Coachbuilder

First Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus operator in Taunton is seeking an experienced Coachbuilder to join their mechanical engineering team. The role offers a chance to work on diverse vehicle repairs including accident bodywork and minor painting. Candidates should possess a minimum level 3 NVQ or equivalent and have solid experience in vehicle accident repair. This position comes with several benefits including free bus travel for you and your family and a focus on well-being with health benefits and discounts.

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

Employee discount scheme

Discounted train travel

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health benefits and wellness support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coach building and repairs.
• Welding experience necessary for the role.
• Full driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accident bodywork repairs.
• Diagnose body faults and carry out repairs.
• Document repairs for third-party insurance claims.

Skills

Coach building experience

Welding experience

Experience in vehicle accident repair

Full driving license

Education

Minimum level 3 NVQ or equivalent

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

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting accident bodywork repairs
• Windowrepairs
• Diagnosing body faults
• Performing collision andvandalism repairs
• Addressing routine inspection findings and defect cards
• Painting minor bodyworkrepairs
• Handling fibreglass bodywork
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance to interior body components
• Documenting repairs for third-party insurance claims

Location: Taunton

Salary: £16.71 p/h - £33,887 p/a

Working Hours: 39 hours per week, day shiftsMonday–Friday

About you

• Do you have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent, with proven coach building experience?
• Do you have welding experience?
• Full driving licence is preferred
• 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
• Discounted train travel for and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being 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.