AddressOffice Location: Sheffield, UK (MUST be open to deliver training across our Manchester, South Yorkshire, Stoke-on-Trent & Leicester depots in person.)
Reporting to: Engineering Director
Salary: £45,000.00
Working Hours: 40hrs p/wk
Welcome to First Bus Engineering
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
As a Road Transport (bus) maintenance trainer, you must be flexible and open to traveling across our bus depots in the Manchester, South Yorkshire, Stoke-on-Trent & Leicester regions, ensuring that all aspects of required engineering training needs are identified and met. You will ensure that all engineers competency is maintained and sustained in light of future technologies and the business needs. You will serve as a central point of contact for comprehensive fault diagnosis and repairs, offering technical support, conducting vehicle inspections, and providing training to ensure compliance with safety and technical standards, while maintaining optimal working conditions and continuously updating engineering staff skills and knowledge.
- *About you
- Training experience – proficient in training methodologies.
- Able to deliver, project and motivate trainees through effective training methodologies both in group and individual classroom dynamics
- Be proficient in the use of diagnostic equipment including but not limited to Jaltest, Cummins Insight, Volvo Tech-tool, Actia, Kibes, Xentry
- Be proficient in the use of electrical diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes and multimeters
- Hold or be working towards a recognised assessing qualification
- Hold or be working towards an irtec master-tech accreditation
- Hold or be working towards an irtec vehicle inspection accreditation
- The ability to support with complex fault diagnoses on vehicles within our fleet
- Computer literate with knowledge of MS office and web-based systems
- *Rewards & Benefits
- Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart 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, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
- We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
- Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as 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
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme up to £3,000.00
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.
If this role speaks to you or someone with the skills highlighted above, apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00 per year
