Coachbuilder

Stagecoach Group; Perth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Group is seeking an experienced Coach Builder for their Perth Depot. The role involves carrying out repairs and modifications on various vehicles, ensuring high standards of engineering maintenance. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for free travel. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

34 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Free financial education and affordable loans

Discounts on holidays, retail, and attractions

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicular engineering (bus, HGV/LGV, automotive).
• Desire to deliver high standards of maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to body structure using welding equipment.
• Fitting panels to vehicle body frames as required.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering background (vehicle focus)

Job description

Salary

£19.26PH

Coach Builder– Perth Depot

We are looking for an experienced Coach Builder to join our team at Stagecoach Perth Depot

• 19.26ph

• 45hrs per week

Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach East Scotland team…

• Great benefitsincluding a generous company pension scheme, 34 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions

• Free travel for you and a companionon our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel or parking

• A safe environment– we provide boots, overalls and specialist equipment so no need to worry about being safe and protected, or having the right kit for the job

• UK-wide opportunitieswhereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location

• Secondment opportunitiesto work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions

• An employee assistance programmeto support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support.

• A great working environmentwith loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues

Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe, recognise and report on body or structured defects or symptoms of impending failure.
• Carry out vehicle manufacturers or company modifications as required.
• Marking out, cutting and forming sheet metal, pillar section, plywood, glass fibre panels, preparatory to fitting on a vehicle.
• Fitting panels to vehicle body frames as and when required.
• Repairing accident damaged vehicles by removing damaged panels and body members, straightening panels and members (where possible) and replacing any removed parts.
• Carry out body repairs to vehicles which have been highlighted during vehicle inspections.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT.
• Carry out repair to body structure using welding equipment.
• Making good damaged paintwork on a vehicle body, with a complete re-paint to include matching colours.
• Manufacture, repair or maintenance of body fittings and accessories.

The recruitment process is simple – you apply with your CV, we’ll have a good read then get you in for an interview and give you a tour of the depot, and that’s it!

There are a few of things we need from you:

• You need to have an engineering background with a vehicular focus – bus, HGV / LGV, truck, haulage, automotive, plant, rail, farm – if it moves, it’s good experience!
• You need to want to deliver high standards of engineering maintenance and repair

So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below.

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Perth Depot Ruthvenfield Rd, Inveralmond Industrial Estate Perth PH1 3EE