Coachbuilder

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

Job summary

A leading bus operator is seeking a skilled Coachbuilder to join their engineering team in Norwich. This role involves bodywork repairs for a diverse vehicle fleet including electric buses. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 NVQ and relevant experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, benefits for health and wellbeing, and opportunities for skills development. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment.

Benefits

Simply Health & Smart Health for dependents

Discounted train travel after 6 months

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven coach building experience is required.
• Must be experienced in accident repair and vehicle painting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accident bodywork repairs and diagnose faults.
• Perform collision and vandalism repairs.
• Interior repairs on seating and air operated door systems.

Skills

Welding experience

Vehicle accident repair

Bodywork repair

Education

Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Welcome to First Bus Engineering. We are one of the country's largest bus operators, with engineering teams at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we invest in state-of-the-art new buses, workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is a great environment to grow 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 Norwich. 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: Norwich, Roundtree Way, NR7 8SQ

Working Hours: 39 hours per week, 5am-1:30pm, 5 days over 7 - 3 out of 6 weekends off

Pay: £20.12 per hour, unsociable hours and weekend premium rates - potential to earn an extra £4000 per year!

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, preferably 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.