We are looking for a Vehicle Examiner Assistant to join our team in Aberdeen!

You will be paid £16.05 and will be working 38 hours per week (Nights)

As a Vehicle Examiner Assistant, you will assist the vehicle examiner in carrying out inspections in accordance with Central Engineering Standard Operating Procedures.

Working practices include:

  • Assist Vehicle examiner with any duties he deems reasonable and necessary.
  • Carry out a basic service to the bus while it is being inspected (grease, torque wheels, check oil levels etc).
  • Working within a health and safety conscious environment
  • Complete all relevant paperwork
  • Physically demanding job
  • Technical knowledge and training

  • To be familiar with modern repair techniques and the use of electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment
  • Must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.
  • Have a good understanding of health and safety in the workplace
  • Semi-Skilled
  • What can we offer you?

  • up to 5 weeks holiday (plus Public Holidays)
  • company pension
  • free bus travel for you and your family
  • £6 all-day train travel on GWR, SWR and other First train companies
  • High Street discounts
  • We will also provide you with boots, overalls and specialist equipment so no need to worry about being safe/protected or having the right kit for the job!

    About us:

    One of the UK’s largest bus operators, our team of 17,000 Journey Makers helps 1.6 million customers every single day to get to where they want to go.

    Engineering is an integral part of our business focusing on efficiency, excellence, safety and reliability. We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our processes, techniques and ways of engineering our very diverse fleet.

    Working for First UK Bus you’ll find your role varied, rewarding and satisfying. You’ll work alongside our great team of technicians, mechanics, examiners, electricians and cleaners who all pull together to do a brilliant job! No two days are ever the same!

    First Bus welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive