The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Coachbuilder to join our Westgate crew on a permanent basis. This role involves a range of coachbuilding, fabrication, repair, refurbishment and maintenance activities on buses and coaches, including fibreglass repairs, interior fit-outs, body modifications, automotive painting and refinishing, surface preparation, colour matching, paint application and finishing work to industry standards, along with other workshop duties as required.
About Us
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa’s leading transport companies, delivering safe, reliable, and comfortable journeys for our communities. With a strong reputation built over decades, we take pride in maintaining a modern fleet and high-quality standards across all our operations.
You will be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.
About You
You are looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you are ready to make the move!
You take pride in your work; you’re a team player and you don’t hesitate to ‘go the extra mile’ to get tasks completed in a timely manner.
You follow instructions and do the right thing. You’re comfortable working by yourself and have a strong level of written and spoken English.
Your Skills
- Experience as a coachbuilder, panel beater, or similar trade
- Experience in automotive painting and refinishing
- Strong practical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to quality workmanship and safety
- Welding and fabrication experience (highly desirable)
- Relevant trade qualification (preferred but not essential)
What you get
- Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
- Stable, full-time work with a well-established company
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development
- Work on a diverse and modern fleet
Want to learn more? Just ask us.
We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.
Candidates for this position must be in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below with a cover letter and copy of your most recent CV.
Skills Required
- Experience as a coachbuilder, panel beater, or similar trade
- Strong practical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to quality workmanship and safety
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Relevant trade qualification
- Strong level of written and spoken English
- Right to work in New Zealand at the time of application
- Pass pre-employment checks (drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks, reference checking)
What We Do
Ritchies Transport is a leading New Zealand-based passenger transport company specializing in urban and charter bus services. Founded in 1935, it has grown into one of the country's largest privately owned operators, providing a nationwide network of safe and reliable public transport, school bus services, and coach tours to keep communities connected and moving.
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