An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Vehicle Body Builder to join our Telford Engineering team..
As a Vehicle Body Builder your role would include maintaining and repairing the company’s vehicles to the strict standards set by both Arriva and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).
At Arriva we are one team. We work together to ensure our customers are kept happy every day by delivering a great customer experience. Engineers are an essential part of our team who ensure that all our vehicles are in safe and roadworthy condition.
What Arriva can offer you:
£17.38 per hour
Full-time, permanent contract - Mon-Thurs 06:30-15:00, Fri 06:30-12:30
Fantastic career progression opportunities
Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers
Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
Arriva Workplace Pension
The role will involve:
Assisting in the repair of our fleet of buses to the company's Engineering Quality Standards
Repairing of body work, such as welding and painting and dealing with accidental damage to vehicles along with bespoke alterations as required
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work to high standards set by the company to ensure road worthiness in a timely manner
Requirements:
- You will be qualified and have prior experience in a PSV vehicle workshop environment as a body builder / coach make
- You will be a motivated team player, who can work effectively unsupervised and use your own initiative to solve problems.
- In our business, safety of our customers must not be compromised, therefore induction and development will be provided plus PCV Licence Training where necessary.
- This is a full-time position and you will be required to work Monday to Friday day shifts but with an element of flexibility.
Do you inspire to think beyond today? APPLY NOW to join us for an even bigger and better Arriva tomorrow!
At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £17.00 per hour
Skills Required
- Prior experience in a PSV vehicle workshop as a body builder/coachmaker
- Skilled in bodywork repair including welding and painting
- Qualified in vehicle body building or equivalent trade qualification
- Able to work unsupervised, use initiative, and meet high workmanship standards
- Willingness to attend induction, development, and PCV licence training where necessary
- Available for full-time day shifts Monday to Friday with flexibility
What We Do
Arriva is a leading passenger transport operator in Europe, delivering approximately 1.5 billion passenger journeys annually. The company operates across 11 European countries, providing a diverse range of services including local buses, inter-urban commuter coaches, and regional and national train services. Arriva is dedicated to connecting people safely, reliably, and sustainably through its extensive public transport network.
