Coachbuilder

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Coachbuilder to join our busy mechanical engineering team in Slough. Do you have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent, with proven coach building/body repair work experience?

• Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent
• Proven coach building/body repair work experience
• Welding experience
• Working experience in vehicle accident repair and painting for PSV/HGV vehicles
• Full driving licence preferred; a PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it

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.

• 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

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.

• Good salary and great benefits
• Overalls and basic tools and equipment provided
• Opportunity to work on larger scale vehicle and state‑of‑the‑art electric vehicles
• Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you, including cash‑back benefits across optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health support 24 hours, 365 days a year
• Platform with many discounts on high‑street brands and supermarkets
• Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service and 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 First Group shares
• Focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus, with a range of health‑promotion initiatives

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.