Coachmaker

At Go-Ahead London, we don’t just operate buses — we keep a city running.

As the capital’s largest bus operator, with over 2,500 vehicles across 18 locations, we play a vital role in millions of journeys every day. We are now expanding our in-house engineering team and introducing an exciting new opportunity(s): Coachmaker

This is your chance to step into a high-impact, frontline role where no two days are the same. You’ll be the one who gets London moving again — safely, quickly, and efficiently.

We are looking for a ‘can do’ individual who is open and approachable, is happy and comfortable working with a team but is able to be forward looking and both flexible and adaptable to the changing business demands needed to repair vehicles that have been involved in road traffic accidents or require bodywork due to wear and tear.

Ideally, you should be qualified to City & Guilds level 2/3 in Body repair, panel beating & Accident repair. 

• Marking out, cutting and forming sheet metal, pillar section, plywood, glass fibre panels and fitting to vehicles.
• Glass fibre repair.
• Vehicle framework repair.
• Component assembly using hand tools and portable power tools.
• Cutting apertures and fitting windows.
• Replacing plywood flooring and laying new floor covering.
• Mig and Tig welding.
• Using and working on Mobile work platforms.
• Able to complete vehicle repairs to a high standard within an agreed time frame.
• Being well organised with excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• A mature & pro-active problem solver
• Committed to health & Safety practices in the workplace.

Additionally, applicants are required to hold a PCV licence. If the applicant does not hold a PCV licence, training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday (38 hours a week).  

Go-Ahead London is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from women and from people of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups.

We are an equal opportunities employer and select candidates based on merit and ability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.