Master Technician

Company: First Glasgow 1 Ltd
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Position

Master Technician

Location

Glasgow

Contracted Hours

37 hours per week

Salary

£55,614.77 per annum

Reporting To

Head of Engineering

About the Role

  • Support engineer to the Glasgow depots
  • Diagnosing faults and providing technical support over various communication channels
  • Support updates on diagnostic equipment
  • On‑site training when diagnosing faults
  • Attending training courses and transferring that knowledge to others
  • Sharing technical information
  • Working with the group tech team on projects, reporting to the HoE and Engineering Director

About You

  • Must possess a full driving licence; PCV licence is desirable
  • Must have knowledge of Mercedes engines and ZF gearboxes
  • Level 4 hybrid EV trained and minimum of Level 3 NVQ heavy vehicle / PCV tech
  • A good knowledge of the First Bus fleet of vehicles
  • Good diagnostic skills
  • Good communication skills with the ability to lead and coach others
  • IT literate with good organisational skills
  • Open to working out of normal hours
  • Working alongside group technical staff to provide clear information to support supplier meetings
  • Able to attend training courses which may require overnight stays away from home
  • HVAC trained and certified
  • Background checks will be conducted as a standard part of the recruitment process

Rewards

  • Your health is important to us, which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost. This includes cash‑back benefits across optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness advice.
  • Our EAP provision offers 24‑hour, 365‑day mental health support.
  • Committed to your financial wellbeing, we offer discounts on a range of high‑street brands and supermarkets.
  • Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months of service, and a free bus pass.
  • Free onsite parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
  • Up to 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme and the opportunity to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026