Auto Electrician
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | BS23 3XP |
| Company: | First Bus |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2466 |
Summary
We are looking for a Auto Electrician to join our team in Weston-super-Mare. Do you want to be part of our energetic team of Engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this Electrician position could just be the job for you!
We'd love to hear from if you have at a minimum a Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2) qualification with proven on the job experience. If you're ex-military with an apprenticeship engineering qualification, or an experienced engineer looking for a transition, then we would love to hear from you too.
About the role
-Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
-Carry out vehicle servicing.
-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.
We'll provide your overalls (PPE).
Hourly Rate: £19.85
39hrs per week
Working Shift Pattern: Sunday -Thursday 1800-0200
About you
-Do you possess a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification?
-You must be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
-Will you be willing to obtain a forklift truck and PCV licence if fully assisted by First Bus?
-Do you have a valid UK drivers licence?
Rewards & Benefits
-Free travel on our buses for you and your family
-First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
-Discounted 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 wellbeing 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.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
Interested? Please apply today!
We'd love to hear from if you have at a minimum a Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2) qualification with proven on the job experience. If you're ex-military with an apprenticeship engineering qualification, or an experienced engineer looking for a transition, then we would love to hear from you too.
About the role
-Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
-Carry out vehicle servicing.
-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.
We'll provide your overalls (PPE).
Hourly Rate: £19.85
39hrs per week
Working Shift Pattern: Sunday -Thursday 1800-0200
About you
-Do you possess a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification?
-You must be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
-Will you be willing to obtain a forklift truck and PCV licence if fully assisted by First Bus?
-Do you have a valid UK drivers licence?
Rewards & Benefits
-Free travel on our buses for you and your family
-First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
-Discounted 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 wellbeing 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.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
Interested? Please apply today!