Coach Builder

JMB33 - Coachbuilder

Location: Norwich

Salary: £20.12 per hour + weekend and unsociable hours premiums

Benefits: £2,000 Joining Bonus, Technical Training & Career Progression

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Coachbuilder on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy engineering team responsible for maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of vehicles. The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of coachbuilding, accident repair, bodywork, and interior refurbishment tasks, ensuring vehicles are returned to service safely and to a high standard.

Our client offers ongoing technical training, career progression, and provides all necessary PPE and basic tools to support your success.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out accident damage repairs and diagnose bodywork faults.
• Perform collision and vandalism repairs, including window replacement, panel repairs, and fibreglass work.
• Complete interior repairs, including seating, flooring, and air-operated door systems.
• Prepare vehicles for paint and carry out minor paint repairs and touch-ups.
• Rectify defects identified during routine inspections.
• Accurately document repair work for third-party insurance claims.
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Coachbuilding, Vehicle Body Repair, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in coachbuilding or vehicle body repair.
• Welding experience is essential.
• Experience in vehicle accident repair and painting, ideally within PSV or HGV environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy engineering team.
• Ex-military personnel with relevant engineering or vehicle maintenance experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• £20.12 per hour basic rate.
• Enhanced pay for weekend and unsociable hours, with the opportunity to earn an additional £4,000 per year.
• £2,000 joining bonus (£1,000 on joining and £1,000 upon successful completion of probation).
• Ongoing technical training and career development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing package including healthcare support.
• Employee discount platform.
• Free travel pass.
• Discounted rail travel.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• PPE and basic tools provided.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.