Bus Coachbuilder — Refurbish a Modern Fleet (Full-Time)

Ritchies Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time role

Training & development

Supportive team

Modern fleet

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. is seeking a skilled Coachbuilder to join our Westgate depot, helping us keep our fleet in top condition and looking its best.

You will repair, refurbish and maintain bus bodies and interiors, working hands-on with a supportive team to ensure safety, compliance and presentation standards. A strong eye for detail and a commitment to quality workmanship are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Coachbuilder, Panel Beater, or similar trade.
• Strong practical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety.
• Welding and fabrication experience is desirable.
• Relevant trade qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair, refurbishment, and maintenance of bus bodies and interiors.
• Work hands-on with a supportive team to ensure safety and standards.
• Follow instructions and maintain quality workmanship.

Skills

Coachbuilder experience

Panel beating

Attention to detail

Team player

Welding/fabrication

Safety aware

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Coachbuilder to join our Westgate crew on a permanent basis. This role involves a range of coachbuilding, fabrication, repair, refurbishment and maintenance activities on buses and coaches, including fibreglass repairs, interior fit-outs, body modifications, automotive painting and refinishing, surface preparation, colour matching, paint application and finishing work to industry standards, along with other workshop duties as required.

About Us
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa’s leading transport companies, delivering safe, reliable, and comfortable journeys for our communities. With a strong reputation built over decades, we take pride in maintaining a modern fleet and high-quality standards across all our operations.

You will be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.About You
You are looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you are ready to make the move!
You take pride in your work; you’re a team player and you don’t hesitate to ‘go the extra mile’ to get tasks completed in a timely manner.
You follow instructions and do the right thing. You’re comfortable working by yourself and have a strong level of written and spoken English.

Your Skills

• Experience as a coachbuilder, panel beater, or similar trade
• Experience in automotive painting and refinishing
• Strong practical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• A commitment to quality workmanship and safety

• Welding and fabrication experience (highly desirable)
• Relevant trade qualification (preferred but not essential)

What you get

• Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
• Stable, full-time work with a well-established company
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Work on a diverse and modern fleet
  
  Want to learn more? Just ask us.
  We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.
  Candidates for this position must be in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
  To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below with a cover letter and copy of your most recent CV.