Join us as a Vehicle Painter and we'll take your engineering skills to the next level. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good salary and great benefits (see below).
The successful Painter will be responsible for the following duties:
-To carry out the painting preparation of minor repairs.
-To ensure the work area/paint booth is kept clean and tidy.
-To prepare surfaces for painting using glass paper, masking tape, electric and pneumatic sanders.
-To carry out paint mixing, surface preparation and tool cleaning entailing the use / mixing of chemicals.
-To carry out sign writing or other artwork on different vehicle types.
-Spray to a high quality in our state of the art spray booth.
-Be able to read drawings.
-Be able to work closely in a small team.
Must have a minimum level 2 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds level 1 & 2).
-Do you have experience in the removal and application of decals, transfers and other finishes to vehicle bodywork?
-Do you have experience with the use and application of different types of solvents, paints and other hazardous materials including metallic colours, pearls and water based paints?
-Can you demonstrate your familiarity with painting techniques using brushes, rollers and spray equipment?
-To what level of safe operation of workshop equipment including ladders, scaffolding and general portable equipment (i.e. electric and pneumatic hand tools etc.) experience can you demonstrate?
-You will be required to attend vehicle manufacturer's product training courses, this may involve an overnight stay; are you willing to obtain this?
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.
Hourly pay rate: £17.51ph (Overtime paid at time and a half), First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
-£6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
-Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
-Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
-Cycle to work scheme
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.