Apprentice Coachbuilder

**Salary**

Age Dependant

**Salary**

£8.39 - £14.27(Year 4)

**Body & Coachbuilding Apprenticeship**

How The Apprenticeship Works

If you're already working for Stagecoach and looking to kick-start your career in Body and Coachbuilding, then our **Trade Up Body & Coachbuilding Apprenticeship **is the best place to start.

Whatever your current role is, this opportunity is for you. The apprenticeship will give you the knowledge and skills to become a world-class Body and Coachbuilder, 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.

What you can expect to learn:
The Body & Coachbuilder 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. Here, you'll work towards achieving a body specific apprenticeship standard.

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. You
- 'll continue to 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
- A genuine interest in engineering.
- To be reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic.
- To have good communication and analytical skills.
- If you do not have GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and a Science or Standard Grade 3 or above (or equivalent), then you will need to gain these as part of the apprenticeship, this will involve additional attendance at college.

Why Learn with Stagecoach?

Stagecoach is the number 1 bus company in the UK, and our apprenticeship schemes have 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.

**Location**:
Stagecoach Barrow Depot 73 Walney Road Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5UY