Bus Coachbuilder - Electric Fleet Repairs & Career Growth

First Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Basildon seeks a skilled Coachbuilder to join their mechanical engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing bodywork repairs and maintenance on an electric bus fleet. A competitive salary package with health and wellbeing benefits is offered, including discounted train travel and a free bus pass. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in vehicle repairs, aiming for career growth with a supportive employer.

Benefits

Simply Health & Smart Health for dependents

Discounted train travel after 6 months

Free bus pass

Up to 5 weeks holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have proven coach building experience.
• Full driving licence is preferred.
• PCV licence is not essential but can be supported.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accident bodywork repairs.
• Perform collision and vandalism repairs.
• Diagnose body faults and document repairs.

Skills

Welding experience

Vehicle accident repair

Painting for PSV/HGV vehicles

Level 3 NVQ standard

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

A leading transportation company in Basildon seeks a skilled Coachbuilder to join their mechanical engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing bodywork repairs and maintenance on an electric bus fleet. A competitive salary package with health and wellbeing benefits is offered, including discounted train travel and a free bus pass. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in vehicle repairs, aiming for career growth with a supportive employer.