The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join our Swanson crew on a permanent basis.
Your job will involve a range of proactive and reactive maintenance activities, including vehicle body repairs, fibreglass fabrication and repairs, automotive painting and refinishing, surface preparation, colour matching, paint application and repair work to industry standards, installation of floor coverings, seat cover repairs, and other coach maintenance tasks.
About Us
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 3,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country.
We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would 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’re 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
- Coachbuilding or practical experience in a similar industry
- Experience in automotive painting and refinishing
- Eye for detail
- Self motivated
- Sound judgement and common sense
- Team player
- Excellent communicator
- Organised
- Flexible
- Reliable
What you get
• Supportive team
• Career progression opportunities
• Fortnightly Pay
• All relevant PPE provided
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 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
- Coachbuilding or practical experience in a similar industry
- Right to work in New Zealand at time of application
- Ability to pass pre-employment checks (drug testing, Ministry of Justice/criminal record checks, reference checks)
- Strong written and spoken English
- Able to work independently and as part of a team; reliable and flexible
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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