General Service Operative

General Service Operative

£20,000

York

The main purpose of this position will be to carry out vehicle under chassis washing, wheel preparation, general site maintenance, minor vehicle repairs and attend vehicle breakdowns

This includes Shift Work and is Full Time at 40 hours per week.

Main Duties

• To minimise wastage by ensuring the correct use – along with the safe and secure storage – of all materials and equipment.
• To work in a clean and tidy manner by ensuring debris is not left for others to clean up and that equipment is in a clean and proper state at the end of each shift/duty and is returned to the appropriate storage place.
• To ensure, so as not to adversely affect any cleaning schedule/programme, that lost, defective or inoperative equipment is reported immediately to your Line Manager.
• To ensure that the lubrication duties (oil, water and top ups) is carried out at the appropriate intervals as specified within the SOP's.
• To maintain appearance of the vehicle at optimum levels.
• To record details of all work done and accurately complete any necessary sheets/record cards
• To undertake cleaning and associated work to the required standards/targets, ensuring the optimum appearance of both vehicles and premises
• To record details of all work done and accurately complete any necessary sheets/record cards
• Vehicle Chassis Washing including exterior cleaning

Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Experience in the use of fuelling and greasing equipment
• Knowledge of the working of the bus wash
• Must be able to pass a company assessment on driving standards
• Must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.
• Must have a full Cat B Driving Licence.
• Experience or be able to learn how to use a pressure washer
• Experience or be able to learn how to safely use vehicle lifting equipment

Once you've completed your probation period, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits:

Rewards & Benefits

• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as: Argos, Tesco, Sainburys, Asda
• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Trans Pennine Express, Hull Trains
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares

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 you 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.