Vehicle Examiner
First ltd, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Vehicle Examiner
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First ltd, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 24 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b6752e36fcd64388b8c7432dca128370
Full Job Description
The purpose of the Vehicle Examiner is to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient examination standards within the examination team under their control in accordance with Central Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
-Leadership and Motivation of the Vehicle Examination Team.
-To carry out Maintenance and Safety Audits.
-To fully comply with all HS&E legislation along with Group policies.
-To fully comply with all relevant Engineering SOPs.
-To provide guidance to other staff as required.
You must have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification certificate and working experience in the role.
-Must be aware of the DVSA standards for both the categorisation of defects (Spot checks/enforcement) and annual test.
-Are you fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment including, hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurised oil and waste systems, battery chargers and starters, trolley jacks, scaffolding, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, headlamp alignment tester, hydraulic jacks and testing equipment, drilling machine, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders and general portable equipment (i.e., air guns, drills, electric and pneumatic hand tools etc) as required?
-You must be willing to attend appropriate underpinning training opportunities such as NC in Supervisory Management and Engineering and/or Corporate Membership of IRTE, and to complete them to the suitable standard within an agreed timescale (First Bus will assist in you obtaining these).
-Do you hold full PCV licence?
-Are you willing to show flexibility in respect to working hours and job roles to ensure that commitments are fulfilled?
We're one of the country's largest bus operators - and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.
Salary: £44,000
Working shifts: Sun-Thur 1600-0000, First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
-£6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
-Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
-Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
-Cycle to work scheme.
We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it, which is why we offer Simply Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you!
This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.
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