Panel Beater (Buses)

Transdev; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Uniforms supplied

Free staff bus

FREE Opal card

Monthly RDO

Overtime pay

Career development

Job summary

Transdev John Holland Buses is seeking a skilled Body Repairer at the Waverley depot near Bondi Junction. You will construct and repair metal bus bodies, perform accident repairs, glass replacement, fleet refurbishment and painting, ensuring presentation meets standards.

After training, you’ll work a rotating roster with day shifts and overtime opportunities, with EV tech development potential. We offer a full-time role with hourly pay of $46.7505 including industry allowances, shift allowances,

Qualifications

• Current HR driver's license (or ability to obtain)
• Computer literacy for accurate maintenance record keeping
• Capability to supervise and assist in training apprentices and trade assistants
• Experience with scan tools (desirable)
• Experience in bus maintenance and public transport operations (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair metal bus bodies using hand tools and power tools.
• Accident repair, glass replacement including windscreens & windows, fleet refurbishment, painting new and repaired parts and painting interiors.
• Ensure bus presentation meets vehicle presentation standards.
• Follow all bus body repair procedures practices to ensure all Operational requirements are met.

Skills

HR license

Computer literacy

Supervise/train apprentices

Scan tools experience

Bus maintenance experience

Tools

Scan tools

Job description

Join Transdev John Holland Buses as a Body Repairer at our Waverley depot near Bondi Junction train station. Enjoy a full time role with pay rate $46.7505ph, shift allowances, a monthly RDO and free public transport across Sydney.

About Us:

Transdev John Holland Buses welcomes approximately four million customers to our services in the eastern, south-eastern and central Sydney each month.

Delivering vital connections to the Sydney Trains, Ferries and Light Rail Network, we enable people to live, work and play every day by providing our safe, sustainable services on some of Australia’s busiest bus routes. We’re passionate about serving our communities and our team of Journey Makers – as they’re known – are proud to do so.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Construct and repair metal bus bodies using hand tools and power tools.
• Accident repair, glass replacement including windscreens & windows, fleet refurbishment, painting new and repaired parts and painting interiors.
• Ensure bus presentation meets vehicle presentation standards.
• Follow all bus body repair procedures practices to ensure all Operational requirements are met.

The talent you bring:

• Current HR drivers license (or ability to obtain)
• Computer literacy for accurate maintenance record keeping
• Capability to supervise and assist in training apprentices and trade assistants
• Experience with scan tools (desirable)
• Experience in bus maintenance and public transport operations (desirable)

We Offer:

• Potential annual earnings of up to 100K + super (including shift allowance and overtime)
• Current hourly rate: $46.7505(inclusive of industry allowance)
• EBA pay increases in January 2027 and January 2028
• Regular opportunities for paid overtime
• A monthly rostered day off (RDO)
• 4-5 weeks annual leave
• Fortnightly rotating day/afternoon roster with shift allowances
• Tools and uniforms supplied
• Career development opportunities, including training for the latest electrical vehicle technology
• Free staff bus from Central (departure times vary)
• A FREE Opal card is available for work and personal travel

Hours of work:

After an initial training period on day shift, you will commence a 2-week rotating roster which includes work on Saturdays and Sundays.

Day shift: 6am-2.30pm

Mid shift: 10.30am-7pm (15% shift allowance is payable for the entire shift)

Afternoon shift: 2.30pm- 11pm (15% shift allowance is payable for the entire shift)

Please note that candidates who cannot provide a copy of a current NSW MVTC Panel Beater /Body Repairer trade certificate will not be considered for this role.

Location

The Waverley depot is approx. 600 metre walk from Bondi Junction train station.

Future Focus:

Be part of our journey towards a sustainable future! We are excited to share that in the coming years Transdev John Holland Buses will be introducing state-of-the-art electric vehicles to our fleet. This presents a unique and thrilling opportunity for our mechanics to work on cutting-edge EV technology, contributing to the advancement of sustainable public transportation. Join us in shaping the future of bus maintenance and play a vital role in the transition to cleaner, greener transportation solutions.

Don’t tick all the boxes? We welcome applicants with varied professional backgrounds and experiences. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this or another role at Transdev.

Inclusive Culture: We build a supportive culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.

Employee Resource Groups: Transdev supports employee-led groups focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Growth and Development: We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Flexible Work Options: We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees

Community Impact: We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.

Transdev celebrates diversity and equal opportunities! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, Indigenous status, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.

To request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process please contact Warren Carney on 0477 796 ***