Engineering Apprenticeship - Body/Coach Builder

Stagecoach Group; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity through their Engineering Apprenticeship program. This unique scheme is designed to equip aspiring engineers with essential skills and knowledge, providing hands-on experience in body and coach building. With a dedicated mentor and comprehensive training, apprentices will learn vital techniques including welding, glazing, and vehicle preparation. Enjoy a competitive salary while gaining industry-recognized qualifications and job security for life. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce that values your potential and supports your career journey.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Overtime opportunities

Discounts on high street brands

Free Stagecoach bus travel

28 days paid holiday

Membership to Society of Operations Engineers

Qualifications

• Interest in engineering and willingness to learn.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Learn health and safety protocols and practical skills.
• Attend specialized training college in Glasgow.
• Work with a mentor to develop technical skills.

Skills

Health and Safety

Welding

Glazing

Painting

Repairing body panels

Interior repairs

Vehicle preparation

Education

Three GCSEs at grade C or above

National 4 or 5 in English Language, Mathematics and a Science

Tools

Tool-kit

Job description

Salary

£8.05 per hour

Stagecoach Engineering Apprenticeships: Body / Coach Builder

How The Apprenticeship Works

Our industry recognised Engineering apprenticeship schemes are a great way to kick-start your career. Our Body Coach Builder Apprenticeship will give you the knowledge and skills to become a world-class engineer, accomplish your career and financial goals, and give you a trade for life.

Unlike schemes at other companies, the Stagecoach Apprenticeship Scheme will give you unlimited support, with a dedicated mentor throughout the 4 years. You will meet regularly with Managers and Engineering Directors for advice and guidance, and start the course with a comprehensive tool-kit.

You can join one of our apprenticeship programs at a number of locations across the UK, starting in August or September each year. Wherever you learn, you will complete the same tasks regardless of your fleet’s vehicle profile - giving you the same opportunities as all other candidates.

What you can expect to learn:

The Body Coach Builder Apprenticeship course is brilliantly varied, and will give you a comprehensive understanding of the role and key responsibilities, including:

• Health and Safety
• Tools & equipment
• Welding, glazing and painting
• Removing and refitting body panels
• Repairing damage to body panels
• Interior repairs, including rectifying damage to seats and flooring
• Vehicle preparation and masking for painting

Alongside practical, hands-on learning, you will also attend a specialised training college in Glasgow.

The fourth and final year is a bespoke, award-winning program crafted by Stagecoach UK Bus, endorsed and certified by the Institute of the Motor Industry. You will be paired with an experienced mentor to provide guidance and support as you consolidate your technical skills.

Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for membership at the Society of Operations Engineers, further enriching your professional journey.

The Benefits You Can Expect

Many of our Stagecoach Engineering Directors and Managers began their careers as apprentices - and this could well be your career trajectory in the near future.

Beyond the great feeling of earning while learning and obtaining your industry-recognised qualifications, there's a heap of additional benefits that Stagecoach offers:

• You’ll receive a competitive salary, a generous pension, and opportunities for overtime.
• You’ll get membership to the Society of Operations Engineers upon completion of your apprenticeship.
• Stagecoach will give you job security for life and the confidence in your career to plan your future.
• As soon as you join Stagecoach, you’ll receive a great range of benefits and perks on top of your salary. These include discounts on high street brands, restaurants, hotels, days out, and cinemas visits.
• You’ll get a minimum of 28 days paid holiday and free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion.

What Do You Need To Apply

To successfully apply to join an engineering apprenticeship, you will need:

• A genuine interest in engineering
• Three GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 or above
• Standard grades 1 - 3
• National 4 or 5 in English Language, Mathematics and a Science
• or equivalent qualifications.

Why Learn With Stagecoach?

Stagecoach is the number 1 bus company in the UK, and our apprenticeship scheme has been uniquely designed to train the next generation of skilled mechanics. We will have your back at every step of your career journey, giving you the confidence and knowledge to surpass your potential. Everyday at Stagecoach, we bring our vision to life with our values and behaviours. You could be joining a workforce where: We plan for the future, We support communities, We are down to earth, We are Stronger together & We do the right thing.

At Stagecoach we encourage a diverse and inclusive workplace. We don’t discriminate against age, ability, gender, orientation, social background and recognise that talent is within all of us.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Stagecoach Kilmarnock Mackinlay Place Kilmarnock KA1 3DN