Coachmaker

Job Summary

Salary: £895.88 per week (approximately £23.89 per hour). You will be a key member of the engineering team, responsible for maintaining and repairing the bodywork of Stagecoach’s fleet of buses, which includes modern double‑deckers, single‑deckers and electric vehicles.

• Repair and replace bus bodywork components such as framework, panels, ramps, doors, upholstery and perform welding and painting work.
• Work on a variety of vehicle types, including new electric buses, with full training provided.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team that includes electricians, mechanics, technicians, stores people, administrators and engineering managers.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks to keep vehicles in optimal operating condition.
• Support operational goals by ensuring buses are ready for daily service.

• Experience in an engineering role involving large vehicles (truck, haulage, automotive, plant, rail, farm, etc.).
• Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn bus‑specific skills.
• Team‑player with strong communication skills.
• Safe driving record and a valid driving licence are preferred.

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Free financial education, affordable loans and money‑saving discounts on holidays, retail brands, cinema outings and more.
• Comprehensive medical coverage including dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotel & attraction discounts.
• Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services, and free travel on Stagecoach buses across the UK.
• Employee assistance programme offering confidential support for health, wellbeing and personal issues.
• Opportunities for career development, secondments and progression within the UK business.

Stagecoach Rainham Garage, Units 2, 3 and 4, Albright Industrial Estate, Ferry Lane, Rainham, RM13 9BU
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Stagecoach is an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. We support a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all differences are appreciated.