Body & Coachbuilding Apprenticeship

Salary

£8.98 - £13.48(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 Trade Up 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.

You can join one of our apprenticeship programs at a number of locations across the UK, starting in August or September each year. And 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 & 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

To apply to join this Trade Up Apprenticeship, you will need:

To be employed by Stagecoach.

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.

The application process is simple and won’t affect your current employment status with Stagecoach.

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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.

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. 

Location:

Stagecoach Scunthorpe Depot High Street East Scunthorpe DN15 6UH