The Harrogate Bus Company, part of the award-winning Transdev Blazefield, is looking for a skilled and experienced Body Repair Person to join our engineering team in Starbeck.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's most recognised bus operators, helping to maintain our modern fleet to the highest standards of safety, presentation and reliability. You'll play a key role in ensuring our vehicles are repaired, maintained and returned to service in excellent condition following accident damage and wear and tear.
With over 500 vehicles operating from nine depots across the North of England and almost 40 million customer journeys each year, we're committed to delivering outstanding service through exceptional people and high-quality vehicles.
What we offer
- Hourly rate of £20.15 per hour
- Additional £2.50 per hour overtime rate
- Earn up to £3,000 joining bonus (depending on experience)
- 37 hour contract
- Generous pension scheme with Aviva
- Life assurance through Canada Life (2x annual salary)
- Modern, state-of-the-art fleet and workshop facilities
- Free travel for you, your partner and up to two dependent children on our services and other companies across the North of England
- Colleagues discounts through Transdev Exchange, including retail, supermarket and gym offers
- Access to mental health support, wellbeing resources and dedicated mental health first aiders
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive working environment where people are valued and recognised
The role
As a Body Repair Person, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance to company vehicles, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and presentation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out accident and collision repair work on company vehicles
- Completing repairs relating to vandalism and general body damage
- Rectifying bodywork defects identified through inspections and defect reporting processes
- Completing minor paint repairs and refinishing work
- Repairing and maintaining fibreglass bodywork components
- Carrying out welding and fabrication work where required
- Ensuring vehicles are maintained in a safe, roadworthy and presentable condition
- Recording repair information accurately to support insurance claims and departmental performance measures
- Working closely with engineering colleagues to support fleet availability and operational performance
- Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment and complying with all health and safety requirements
What are we looking for
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
- Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent in Body Repair, Vehicle Refinishing or a related discipline
- Proven experience in vehicle body repair and accident damage repair
- Experience carrying out vehicle preparation and paint repairs
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills
- A full UK driving licence
Why join us
At The Harrogate Bus Company, we take pride in operating some of the most recognisable vehicles in the industry. Our engineering teams play a crucial role in maintaining the quality, safety and appearance of our fleet.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business, work with modern vehicles and develop your skills within a supportive and professional engineering environment.
If you're a skilled body repair professional who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and wants to be part of one of the UK's leading bus operators, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
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