Coachbuilder

  • Venatu Consulting Ltd
  • Doncaster, Yorkshire
  • Mar 12, 2026
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

Coachbuilder / Coachmaker Bus & Large Vehicle Bodywork

Location: East London

  • Salary: Up to £23.89 per hour
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Weekly Pay

Venatu Automotive is working in partnership for our client in East London, who are looking to hire an experienced Coachbuilder / Coachmaker to join their busy engineering team working on modern bus fleets, including electric vehicles.

This is a permanent opportunity for a skilled bodywork technician with experience working on large vehicles to join a well-established transport operator offering strong rates of pay and long-term career opportunities.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out bodywork repairs and maintenance on buses and large vehicles, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Duties will include:

Bus bodywork repairs and structural maintenance

Working on panels, ramps, doors and body structures

Welding, fabrication and panel repairs

Preparation and finishing work including painting where required

Supporting the engineering team to maintain a reliable modern fleet

Requirements

Previous experience as a Coachbuilder, Coachmaker or Vehicle Body Repair Technician

Experience working on buses, trucks, rail, plant or agricultural vehicles

Welding and fabrication experience

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Engineering (desirable but not essential)

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

What s on Offer

Up to £23.89 per hour

Permanent position

Weekly pay

Free or subsidised travel

Opportunity to work on modern and electric bus fleets

Career development opportunities

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or contact:

Sally Maxwell

Venatu Automotive: Apply now or contact Sally Maxwell at Venatu to discuss this role further. Even if this role isn t quite right for you, we re always keen to connect with skilled professionals in the industry.

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career with a company that values ambition, dedication, and hard work. Join a supportive and dynamic team where you can make a real impact.

If you have experience as a PSV Engineer, HGV Technician, Fleet Engineer, or Engineering Manager and are looking for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you.

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