Coachbuilder bei Stagecoach

Salary

Coachbuilder

• Based at our Ayr depot, located at Waggon Road, Ayr
• Pay rate of £16.09 per hour
• Joining Bonus of £1,500, paid in instalments throughout the year
• Day Shift Mon - Fri, 39 hours

Looking for a skilled hands-on role where you can take real pride in your work, and be part of a team that keeps your community moving?

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Coachbuilder to join our friendly and dedicated team at our Ayr depot. You’ll help maintain and repair our fleet to the highest safety and presentation standards, playing a vital role in getting thousands of people where they need to be every day.

Whether you're prepping vehicles for repaint, repairing bodywork, or installing new panels and fittings, this is your chance to make a real impact and develop your career in a supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing vehicles for repaint and refinishing damaged paintwork
• Observing and reporting body or structural defects
• Carrying out modifications and repairs to the vehicle structure and body fittings
• Cutting, forming, and fitting sheet metal, ply, fibreglass and other materials
• Fitting panels, windows, doors, mouldings and accessories
• Using welding equipment for structural repairs
• Ensuring all work meets health & safety and DVSA standards

What we’re looking for:

• A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Hands-on experience in coachbuilding or vehicle body repair (PSV/HGV preferred)
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Qualified to Level 3 in PSV or HGV Body Repair, either City & Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3, or
• BTEC equivalent

Why join Stagecoach?

• Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment use and cleaning standards
• Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
• Benefits including generous pension scheme, 33 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts including retail & leisure
• Career progression, many of our colleagues have grown into engineering, driving, and management roles
• A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters

Our culture & environment

At Stagecoach, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is welcome and supported to thrive. You’ll be part of a team that values respect, wellbeing, and creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Ready to bring your coachbuilding skills to a place that values your craft?
 

Click apply today, we can’t wait to welcome you on board.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

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