Coach Builder / Accident Repairer

Arriva Midlands Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector seeks a qualified Coach Builder/Accident Repairer for its Derby Depot. This full-time role involves effective vehicle repairs while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Excellent benefits include annual leave, career progression, and free bus travel for family members.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Career progression and upskilling opportunities

Access to retail discounts and offers via Arriva Village

Free bus travel for you and your family

Qualifications

• Qualified with experience in PSV vehicle workshop.
• Motivated team player able to work independently.
• Safety is paramount; induction and development will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out effective repairs and maintenance to ensure all vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
• Adhere to DETR guidelines and company standards during repairs.
• Prioritize health and safety while performing engineering functions.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in PSV vehicle workshop

Body Builder/Coach Maker qualification

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for a Coach Builder/ Accident Repairer to join Arriva, based at our Repair centre in Derby Depot.

The Coach Builder will carry out effective repairs and planned maintenance to all company vehicles, ensuring all repairs adhere to DETR guidelines and the company’s Standard Maintenance Policy. The goal is to ensure all vehicles are safe and roadworthy upon completion.

What Arriva can offer you as a Coach Builder:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays from the date of commencement
• Full-time contract - 39 hours per week
• Career progression and upskilling opportunities
• Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)

The role of a Coach Builder involves:

• Ensuring safety, well-being, and comfort of all users of the company's vehicles, other road users, and pedestrians.
• Carrying out repairs to DETR and company standards, conforming to legislation.
• Performing repairs effectively and cost-efficiently.
• Possessing a valid driving license to test vehicles on public roads.
• Adhering to Safe Working practices and prioritizing Health and Safety.
• Carrying out all engineering functions relevant to the job scope.
• Minimizing repair costs and engineering lost mileage.
• Flexibility to work at other company locations temporarily if needed.

Requirements of a Coach Builder:

• Qualified with experience in a PSV vehicle workshop as a body builder/coach maker.
• Motivated team player, able to work independently and solve problems using initiative.
• Safety is paramount; induction and development will be provided.

APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team and contribute to providing clean, sustainable, and reliable transport services for a greener future.

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