Coach Builder

Arriva Limited

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Luton Bus Depot Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 24, 2026 Last posted April 24, 2026
Job description

Coach Builder - Luton Depot

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Vehicle Coach Builder to join our Luton depot.

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:

  • £26.35 per hour

  • Full-time, permanent contract

  • Monday - Friday: 14:00 - 22:30

  • 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.

About this role

Summary

Maintain and repair buses, focusing on body work, welding, and painting to ensure safety and standards.

Job title

Coach Builder

Experience level

prior experience in PSV vehicle workshop environment

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Luton Bus Depot, no remote work allowed

Salary

£26.35 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

body workweldingpaintingproblem solving

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

body workweldingpaintingalterations PSV
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site