Coachbuilder - Nightshift

First Rail; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstGroup plc in Leeds is seeking a qualified Coachbuilder to join the Nightshift team at our Hunslet Park depot. Experience with PSV or HGV bodywork is helpful, but candidates with light vehicle bodywork or accident repair are encouraged to apply.

This night shift runs 20:00–06:00 (Mon–Fri) with overtime paid at time and a half; 37.5 hours per week. The role covers interior and exterior bodywork, painting and inspections on larger vehicles.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) with proven coachbuilding/body repair experience.
• Supervisory experience would be beneficial to assist in managing the Nightshift Coachbuilder team.
• Welding experience is desirable.
• Experience in vehicle accident repair and painting.
• Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accident bodywork repairs and diagnose faults.
• Perform collision and vandalism repairs, including windows, panel and fibreglass work.
• Interior repairs on seating and flooring and air operated door systems.
• Paint preparation and minor bodywork paint repairs and touch ups.
• Address routine inspection findings and defect cards.
• Document repairs for third-party insurance claims.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Welding experience

Vehicle accident repair

Driving license

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

About Us

FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.

Position

Coachbuilder - Nightshift

Location

Leeds - Hunslet Park Depot, Donisthorpe Street LS10 1PL

We are now looking for a qualified Coachbuilder to join the busy team at our First Bus Leeds - Hunslet Park on a nightshift basis - PSV or HGV bodywork experience is great however we love to hear from candidates with any light vehicle bodywork or accident repair experience who are looking to build on their skill base and work on some larger vehicles - interior and exterior!

Key Details

• £21.70 per hour
• £42,315 annual salary
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday
• 10pm-6am Monday-Thursday
• 8pm-2:30am Fridays

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent), with proven coachbuilding/body repair work experience?
• Supervisory experience would be beneficial to assist in managing the Nightshift Coachbuilder team, however not essential
• Do you have welding experience?
• Have you working experience in vehicle accident repair and painting?
• Do you have a valid UK driving license?

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age.