About First Bus:

Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

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:

• 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 advise. 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