First Bus
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.
About the role
The main purpose of this role is fuelling, parking and shunting the buses at the depot. You will collect parts from other depots when required. Alongside these requirements you will also maintain the yard area, toilets and any other duties requested. This vacancy will be based primarily at our Rochdale depot.
Skills, Experience & Eligibility
-Proven shunting experience is ideal.
-Must hold a full driving licence, as well as a PCV licence (essential)
-You must have a right to work in the UK
-Must be willing to carry out other duties as and when required at the depot as instructed by the manager.
-Do you have cleaning and fuelling experience?
Location: Rochdale
Hourly pay-rate: £12.61
Shifts: 42 hrs p/week, 4/7 pattern, starts – 12:30pm to 00:30am (12 hr shifts)
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
-£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.
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.