Coach Builder/ Body Man

First Bus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus operator in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Night Shift Coachbuilder/Body Man to handle vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard, proven experience in coach building, and a driving license. The role offers competitive hourly rates, supportive team culture, and various employee benefits including free travel and discounts for family and friends.

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and family

Discounted train travel for family

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle accident repair and painting for PSV/HGV vehicles.
• Ability to perform collision and vandalism repairs.
• Experience handling fibreglass bodywork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accident bodywork repairs.
• Diagnose body faults.
• Document repairs for insurance claims.

Skills

Coach building experience

Welding experience

Driving Licence (cat B)

Education

Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent

Job description

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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

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Night Shift Coachbuilder/Body Man to join our busy mechanical engineering team at our Sheffield depot.

The primary responsibilities include

• Conducting accident bodywork repairs
• Diagnosing body faults
• Performing collision and vandalism repairs
• Addressing routine inspection findings and defect cards
• Painting minor bodywork repairs
• Handling fibreglass bodywork
• Documenting repairs for third-party insurance claims

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

Location: Sheffield

Hourly Rate: £22.19

Working Shift Patterns: 4 on 4 off, 18:00 - 06:00

About you

• Do you have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent, with proven coach building experience?
• Do you have welding experience?
• Must hold cat B Driving Licence
• 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.
• 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 you 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. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.