Coachbuilder

**Lawrence Hill**

**£37,741.08 p/a**

**We are currently seeking a skilled Coachbuilder to join **our** busy Engineering team in Lawrence Hill**

Coachbuilders are an essential part of our team who ensure that all our vehicles are in a safe and roadworthy condition for our customers.

We'd love to hear from if you have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent.

**Welcome to First Bus Engineering**

Hello. 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 knowhow. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

**About the role**

The successful Coachbuilder will be responsible for the following duties:

- To undertake the repair and maintenance of vehicle bodywork and to carry out routine bodywork inspections and servicing in accordance with the Central Engineering SOP's.
- To diagnose vehicle body faults and specify the correct method of repair within defined quality and cost parameters.
- To carry out collision and vandalism repairs on vehicle bodywork and structural components.
- To repair work arising from routine vehicle inspections, vehicle defect cards and annual test preparations.
- To carry out painting of minor bodywork following remedial repairs.
- To undertake fibreglass bodywork repairs.
- To record repairs for third party insurance recoveries.

We'll provide your overalls and all the tools and equipment needed.

The working hours for this role are 39 per week, working 1900hrs to 0236 hrs.

**About you**

**Who are we looking for?**
- Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent.
- Welding experience
- Experience in accident repair and painting
- A PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it.

**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: Tesco, Asda, Argos, Tesco
- 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
- 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.

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**Company**:First Bus

**Website Skillset**:Engineering & Mechanics

**Contract Type**:Permanent - Full Time

**Contracted Hours**:39

**Location**:UK Bus - Bristol Lawrence Hill

**Salary**:£37,741.08