Field Service Engineer North West
Field Based in the North West of England
We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility. Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK's largest bus manufacturer.
At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Join Alexander Dennis as a Field Service Engineer in the North West and help us shape the future of eco-friendly transport! You'll be responsible for keeping our cutting-edge buses on the road, diagnosing and repairing vehicle issues, performing both reactive and preventative maintenance, and ensuring all paperwork is completed efficiently. We're seeking someone with experience in buses or heavy vehicles, skilled in electrical diagnostics and mechanical repairs, and ready to take on a flexible, hands-on role. If you're passionate about making a difference and excited to work on the latest green technologies, we'd love to hear from you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
* Ensure maximum vehicle availability for our customers throughout the North West of England.
* Diagnose problems and complete repairs in a health and safety conscious manner.
* Perform a combination of reactive and preventative maintenance activities as per documented schedules and standards on the whole vehicle.
* Complete paperwork (such as service worksheets, timesheets, and warranty claims) to ensure jobs can be closed and invoiced in a timely manner.
* Maintain the van, ensuring it is fully equipped with tools and parts on a daily basis.
* Work hours typically between 05:00-20:00, with exact hours communicated by your line manager.
* Work on and learn about various vehicle drivelines, including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, diesel, and diesel hybrid.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
* Experience in the maintenance and repair of buses or heavy goods vehicles, including body, electrical, and mechanical, or a complete PSV or HGV apprenticeship.
* Electrical diagnostic skills, ideally using Multiplex systems.
* Comfortable diagnosing and repairing engines and transmission issues, as well as compressed air systems.
* Time served PCV/LGV Technician with a recognised qualification such as City and Guilds, BTEC, or similar, or equivalent experience.
* Dependable, punctual, and reliable with a customer-focused mindset.
* Excellent self-organising and planning skills.
* A degree of flexibility is required and where additional hours are worked, overtime payment will be applied.
* Computer literate and able to use Microsoft packages.
* A Full UK Driving License.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
* 40-hour working week with opportunities for overtime paid at enhanced rates (1.3x, 1.5x, and double time depending on the day).
* Flexible working options for work/life balance.
* Access to training and development programmes.
* Generous annual leave, with increased entitlement as tenure grows.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Pension scheme.
* Free on-site parking.
* Employee referral program.
* Long Service Recognition.
* Health & Wellbeing events.
* Company sick pay.
* Opportunities to give back through STEM Ambassador volunteer work.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
OUR WHY:
We move people. The world's most precious cargo. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.
NEXT STEPS:
If this sounds like you, and you're interested in coming ‘aboard', then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!
We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.
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