Vehicle Examiner

The purpose of the day shift Vehicle Examiner at our Bradford depot is to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient examination standards in accordance with Central Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will carry out Inspection tasks, according to standard processes, and when you see improvements, you will help build / contribute to improving Technical Publications. At the end of each shift, you will join a shift review meeting to solve the problems you and your team have come across during the shift.

Key Accountability & Responsibilities:

-Provide leadership and motivation to 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.

-Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.

-Carry out vehicle servicing and minor repairs.

-Be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems, including engine management, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, electronic braking, suspension, electronic destinations, multiplex wiring systems and E.C.U.

-Be fully familiar with all relevant diagnostic equipment including multi meters, temperature gauges, micrometres, vernier gauges and E.C.U. diagnostic computer equipment.

Working hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 14:00

You must have a minimum NVQ Level 3 standard qualification or equivalent certificate, and working experience in the role.

-You must be aware of the DVSA standards for both the categorisation of defects (Spot checks/enforcement) and annual test.

-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? not essential as we offer PCV training.

-You must have a valid UK drivers 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.

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-£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

-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. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.