Coachbuilder

First Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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 - Coachbuilder

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Coachbuilder to join our busy mechanical engineering team in Glasgow Caledonia. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good salary and great benefits (see below). We'll also provide your overalls and the basic tools and equipment needed for you to be successful in your role. This could be a great opportunity for you to widen your skill base in body work repair, work on a larger scale vehicle and also work on our state‑of‑the‑art electric vehicles.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting accident bodywork repairs and diagnosing any faults
• Performing collision and vandalism repairs, including windows, panel and fibreglass work
• Interior repairs on seating and flooring and air operated door systems
• Paint preparation and any minor bodywork paint repairs and touch ups
• Addressing routine inspection findings and defect cards
• Documenting repairs for third‑party insurance claims

Location: Glasgow Caledonia depot

Working Hours: 38 hours per week, day shift 5 days over 7, with 1 in every 3 weekends on

Pay: £20.50 per hour

About you

• Do you have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent, with proven coach building experience?
• Do you have welding experience?
• Have you working experience in vehicle accident repair and painting for PSV/HGV vehicles?
• Full driving licence is preferred, a PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart 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, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup 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.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.