Bus Body Technician

East London Bus & Coach Company Limited

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Taffs Well Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2026 Last posted March 26, 2026
Job description

Salary

£39,200

  • Based at our Taffs Well depot, located at  Unit D, Moy Road Industrial Estate, Taff's Well, Cardiff CF15 7QR

  • Salary of £39,200

 

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 Bus Body Technician to join our friendly and dedicated team at our Taffs Well depot. You’ll help maintain and repair our fleet to the highest safety and presentation standards, supporting a modern mix of vehicles and ensuring they remain roadready, compliant, and fit for service as our fleet continues to modernise. 

 

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, 25 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.

Location:

Stagecoach Taffs Well Unit D Moy Road Industrial Estate Moy Road Taffs Well Cardiff CF15 7QR
About this role

Summary

Maintain and repair bus bodies, perform structural repairs, and ensure safety standards.

Job title

Bus Body Technician

Experience level

Level 3 PSV or HGV Body Repair qualification

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Based in Taffs Well, on-site work only

Salary

£39,200

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

hands-on experiencebody repairwelding equipmenthealth & safety standards

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

coachbuildingbody repairweldingsheet metalstructural repairs
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Taff's Well, Cardiff CF15, UK

On-site City