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Vehicle Body Repairer

Closing date: 30 June 2024

Apply at Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site

Reporting to the Engineering Manager.
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (with a view to a permanent contract of employment).

Competitive Salary:

€39,507 - €46,975 on an 8 year pay scale.

Shift:

Monday to Friday, 08.00hrs to 16.30hrs.

Areas of responsibility (but not limited to):

  • Remove and fit panels (bonded and non-bonded).
  • Repair panels including filling, sanding, feathering, masking and painting to match original.
  • Repair or replace interior components, i.e. seat frame assemblies, lighting, interior panels, flooring etc.
  • Repair or replace glass components i.e. windscreens and windows – gasket and bonded.
  • Repair vehicle body structure damage due to accident, wear and tear, corrosion etc.
  • Diagnose and repair defects (body / electrical / mechanical) in all systems installed in vehicle bodywork including door, ramp, heating / demisting, ventilation, air conditioning, destination / numeral display, wipers, driver’s cab and equipment, lighting (internal and external), passenger information equipment etc.

Benefits:

  • Tool allowance - €7.62 per week.
  • Annual Attendance Bonus - €250 (tax free).
  • Annual bus pass and other travel concessions.
  • Job security.
  • Career development and progression.
  • Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Laundry service included for Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits on Appointment:

  • Access to a defined pension scheme.
  • Access to a Medical (GP) Scheme – Employee, spouse and children can avail of a GP.
  • Access to the CIE Welfare Scheme.
  • Access to the Education Support Scheme – Supporting employees to return to part time education.

Qualifications/Requirements to apply for the role:

National Craft Certificate for the trade of Vehicle Body Repairer awarded by SOLAS/Department of Education following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship – Or equivalent to this level 6 qualification, in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.

OR

Advanced Certificate – Craft awarded by FETAC following the successful completion of a recognised SOLAS apprenticeship - Or equivalent to this level 6 qualification, in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.

Other requirements:

  • Over 21 (to comply with D licence regulation).
  • Fluent spoken and written English.

How to Apply:

You can apply via the Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site, click the "Search" button at the bottom of the page, then select the ‘Vehicle Body Repairer’ vacancy to complete an online application form.

Please include a copy of your Vehicle Body Repairer qualification certificate, scan or photo will suffice.

Please note the online application form must be completed in full and submitted with all the above documentation or it will not be processed.

If you are having problems submitting your online application online, please contact [email protected] by email, we will provide you with assistance to submit your application form.

Applicants must hold the above minimum requirements for the role as shortlisting will apply.

Data Retention and your legal rights:

Applications will be kept for 12 months in line with our Data Retention Policy. To exercise your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988-2018, please email [email protected]

Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities employer.