Coach Builder

SEC Works; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC Works in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Coach Builder for on-site work in Faversham, Kent. The role focuses on custom bus and vehicle conversions, including structural fabrication, interior fit-outs, and installing specialist equipment.

Keyrequirements include experience in coachbuilding, ability to read drawings, and a commitment to health and safety. The successful candidate will work with designers, managers and technicians to deliver roadworthy, high-quality builds.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in vehicle maintenance and repair for commercial and specialist vehicles.
• Experience in collision repair and auto body work, including structural repairs, panel replacement and finishing.
• Proficiency in paint preparation and application, with attention to detail and finish quality.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, build specifications, and work from concept designs.
• Competence with hand tools, power tools, welding, and fabrication techniques relevant to coach and vehicle building.
• Commitment to health and safety practices and safe workshop operations.
• Effective communication and teamwork with designers, project managers and other technicians.
• Prior experience in coachbuilding, vehicle conversions or specialist automotive fabrication is beneficial.
• Relevant vocational training or apprenticeship in automotive body repair or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle condition and determine repair requirements.
• Carry out bodywork repairs and maintenance to meet safety and quality standards.
• Prepare and paint surfaces to achieve high-quality finishes.
• Manufacture, assemble and fit bespoke components for coachbuilt vehicles.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers and technicians to translate concepts into roadworthy vehicles.
• Support maintenance and repair activities and help improve build processes and workmanship.
• Troubleshoot issues and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Maintenance & repair

Collision repair

Auto body work

Paint prep

Paint application

Technical drawings

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding

Fabrication

Health & safety

Teamwork

Communication

Coachbuilding

Vocational training

Apprenticeship

Education

Apprenticeship or vocational training in automotive body repair

Job description

Company Description

SEC Works, established in 2003, is a specialist engineering and fabrication company where engineering meets imagination. The business focuses on custom bus conversions, signs and graphics, and promotional vehicles for agencies and global brands. SEC Works has delivered over 300 unique projects, ranging from educational buses and luxury showroom vehicles to bespoke interactive installations. Clients include Google, Coca-Cola, McCain, The London Olympics, Adidas, and more, positioning SEC Works as a trusted marketing intermediary. The team is driven by creativity, practicality, and the ability to design and build complex, custom mobile solutions end to end.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Coach Builder role based in Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom. The Coach Builder will work on custom bus and vehicle conversions, including structural fabrication, interior fit-outs, and the installation of specialist equipment and finishes. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing vehicle condition, carrying out bodywork repairs, preparing and painting surfaces, and ensuring all mechanical and cosmetic work meets safety and quality standards. The role involves manufacturing, assembling and fitting bespoke components as well as collaborating with designers, project managers, and other technicians to turn creative concepts into functional, roadworthy promotional and specialist vehicles. The Coach Builder will also contribute to maintenance and repair activities, troubleshoot issues, and help improve build processes and workmanship standards.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Vehicle Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair for commercial and specialist vehicles.
• Experience in Collision repair and Auto Body work, including structural repairs, panel replacement, and finishing.
• Proficiency in Paint preparation and application, with attention to detail and finish quality.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, build specifications, and work from concept designs.
• Competence with hand tools, power tools, welding, and fabrication techniques relevant to coach and vehicle building.
• Commitment to health and safety practices, including safe workshop operations and vehicle compliance standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across design, engineering, and project delivery teams.
• Prior experience in coachbuilding, vehicle conversions, or specialist automotive fabrication is highly beneficial.
• Relevant vocational training or apprenticeship in automotive body repair, vehicle construction, or a related field is preferred.

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience and skill, with opportunities for progression.