Lead Technician, Slough

Lead Technician at Slough Engineering Depot, Stanley Cottages, Slough SL2 5AQ. Contract: 40 hours per week – full time & permanent. Shifts: Can be discussed at interview. Pay Rate: £22.77 per hour, £47,361 per annum.

• Lead the mechanical engineering operation, dealing with bus servicing, breakdown and inspections and diagnose faults, specifying the correct method of repair and length of time it may take to repair.
• Be flexible in respect of working hours to ensure commitments to operational requirements are fulfilled and remain up to date with any new engineering or health and safety legislation.
• Be fully up to date with individual bus history paying particular attention to reoccurring defects prior to carrying out the bus inspection.
• Be familiar with modern repair techniques and the use of electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment (i.e. brake rolling road tester, smoke meter, headlight alignment tester, engine oil sampling and diagnostic laptop equipment).
• Be familiar with computerised engineering systems and the input and extraction of relevant data.

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in an engineering field.
• Preferred: HGV or PSV experience and strong leadership qualities.
• Applicable ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change are welcomed.
• Minimum Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds Level 1&2) in an engineering field.
• Capability to multi-skill within an Engineering Environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• PCV licence desirable; ability to obtain PCV licence is essential, and the company will help you gain this qualification.
• Experience of working with buses & coaches, HGV vehicles.

• Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you, including cash-back benefits across optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice.
• EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support.
• Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets via financial wellbeing platform.
• Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service and a free bus pass.
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme.
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.

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.