Bus and coach engineering technician - Coach Builder

Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging coach building design and systems

Work with and repair new and emerging materials

Use specialist body repair equipment, preparation and finishing processes, including painting

How to inspect, diagnose and record defects to the applicable standard

Diagnostic principles based on logical, analytical interpretation leading to solving problems

Emerging bus and coach technologies and the impact they will have on the knowledge and skills technicians will require in the future

Current Health and Safety requirements and workshop practices

How to carry out high quality road worthiness inspections specific to their trade

How the business works from an operational perspective and where their role fits within the business and how they contribute to the success of the organisation

Customer expectations delivering a safe, clean, reliable service

The requirements of attending and assessing roadside incidents

Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging electrical design and systems

Interrogate wiring diagrams. Identify components, current flow and circuit protection

Use diagnostic equipment and software to check Multiplex control systems and rectify component system faults

Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical vehicle design and systems

Use diagnostic equipment and software to diagnose and rectify located faults on mechanical components

Use accumulated knowledge and apply initiative to rectify intermittent faults

Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical and electrical design and systems

Identify with accumulated knowledge and apply initiative to rectify intermittent faults

Use diagnostic equipment to interrogate electronic control units and programmable control systems

Manufacture, repair and fit body parts, panels and body fixings access panels

Manufacture, repair and fit body structural components

Undertake repairs or complete fabrication processes using Gas, Mig or Tig welding

Carry out Fibre Glass or GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastics) repairs to body components

Repair interior trim materials and components

Remove and replace bonded and gasket glazing

Carry out the foundation tasks common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical and coachbuilder procedures including: the safe use of hand tools and workshop equipment; safe use of power tools and equipment; the use of mechanical and electronic measuring equipment; test equipment and gauges; basic workshop practices and procedures relating to working on vehicles and components; assembly processes for mechanical units, electrical circuits and coachbuilding, including various fixing and joining methods.

Inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required company and DVSA standards to successfully pass the elements of mandated, pre-arranged vehicle tests specific to their trade

Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to company and legislative processes

Use current and emerging technology to access specific relevant information held within engineering manuals, drawings and electronic resources.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs within chosen trade

Remove repair/replace components in line with manufacturers and company procedures

Investigate defects reported by drivers and identify the root cause and eliminate recurring defects, relevant to chosen trade

Maintain records to company and Operators Licence obligations and regulations

Carry out routine electrical servicing and planned maintenance . Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical circuits and wiring

Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical charging systems and electrical power storage devices and systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical charging systems, battery storage and electrical drive systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair engine, transmission and other vehicle control management systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair on board auxiliary systems

Inspect , diagnose and repair electronic, digital and programmable control systems

Carry out routine mechanical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and “health checks

Carry out routine servicing

Inspect, diagnose and repair braking systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair steering systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair suspension systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair engine, fuel coolant and exhaust systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair transmission and retarder systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical systems, electrical circuits, electrical units and components

Carry out routine safety inspections

Carry out routine safety inspections

Carry out routine mechanical and electrical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and “ health checks”

Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical systems, engine, fuel, coolant and transmission systems

Inspect, diagnose and repair on board auxiliary systems, battery charging and electronic drive systems

Use diagnostic equipment and software to locate, diagnose and rectify faults on mechanical and electrical components

Communicate effectively with colleagues, manufacturers and suppliers on a range of topics that will support the process of inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and testing of faults.

Behave in accordance with the values of the employer; treat customers and stakeholders with courtesy and respond quickly to their requirements.

Operate as an effective team member taking responsibility, accountability and ownership of own actions.

Continually develop knowledge and skills and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Have a strong work ethic and understand the need to be reliable, flexible, diligent and a good timekeeper