Coachbuilder

1 week ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Firstbus Full time

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

We are currently seeking a skilled Coach builder/Body man to join our busy engineering team. The primary responsibilities of this coach builder include conducting accident bodywork repairs, window repairs, diagnosing body faults, performing collision and vandalism repairs, addressing routine inspection findings and defect cards, painting minor bodywork repairs, handling fibreglass bodywork, and documenting repairs for third-party insurance claims.

We'll provide your overalls and equipment needed to get the job done.

Location: Lawrence Hill

Hourly Rate: £19.98 + £3,000 Joining Bonus

Working Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday 1900-0236hrs

About you

  • Do you have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent, with proven coach building experience?
  • Do you have welding experience?
  • Must hold cat B Driving Licence
  • Have you working experience in vehicle accident repair and painting for PSV/HGV vehicles?
  • A PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it.

Rewards & Benefits

  • Free travel on our buses for you and your family
  • First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
  • £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
  • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Cycle to work scheme

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, which is why we offer Simply 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 and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.

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