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Location: Sydney

Salary: Potential annual earnings of up to $95-100K + super (inc shift and OT)

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As a Panel Beater / Body Repairer you will be responsible for repairs to the Transdev John Holland Bus fleet at our Port Botany depot (free site and street parking available).

 

Your work will support the public transport industry across bus Region 9 in Sydney’s iconic Eastern Suburbs. Your skills will support the connection between families, friends, and future generations. Help us deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable journeys. 

 

We offer: 

Potential annual earnings of up to $95-100K + super (including shift allowance and overtime)

EBA pay increase in January 2025

Regular opportunities for paid overtime

A monthly rostered day off (RDO)

5 weeks annual leave

Fortnightly rotating day/afternoon roster with shift allowances 

Tools, boots and uniforms supplied 

Uniform laundering facilities

Career development opportunities including the latest electrical vehicle technology

Access to discounted Fitness Passport membership

Free staff bus to the Port Botany depot from Redfern (departure times vary)

Free all-day street and site parking is available at the Port Botany depot

A FREE Opal card is available for work and personal travel

 

About you:

Current NSW MVTC Body Repairer trade certificate (essential requirement)

Current HR licence (or current C class licence and have the ability to get an HR licence)

Computer literacy with the ability to record accurate maintenance information.

Capability of supervising and assisting to train apprentices and trade assistants.

Experience in bus maintenance and public transport operations (desirable). 

 

 

Job description: 

Construct and repair metal bus bodies using hand tools and power tools.

Accident repair, glass replacement including windscreens & windows, fleet refurbishment, painting new and repaired parts and painting interiors.

Ensure bus presentation meets vehicle presentation standards.

Follow all bus body repair procedures practices to ensure all Operational requirements are met.

 

Hours of work:

After an initial training period on day shift you will commence a 2-week rotating roster to work the following:

6am-2.30pm

and

10.30am-7pm (15% shift allowance is payable for the entire shift)

and

11.30am – 8pm (15% shift allowance is payable for the entire shift)

 

Please note that candidates who cannot provide a copy of a current NSW MVTC Body Repairer trade certificate will not be considered for this role

 

If you are as passionate about delivering unparalleled service as we are, then click the ‘Apply now’ button to complete your application form.

 

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Warren Carney at warren.carney@transdevjohnholland.com.au or call 0477 796 019 

 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We support applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and/or Intersex (LGBTI) and people with disabilities. We respect religious beliefs and ethnicity.

 

Transdev John Holland Buses (TJHB) is a joint venture partnership between Transdev Australasia and John Holland combining the know-how of one of the world’s leading mobility companies and one of the nation’s leading integrated infrastructure, transport and building companies.  

Advertised 01/11/2024
Applications close: 2025-06-30


Acknowledgement of Country

Acknowledgement of Country

Transdev John Holland acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present. With operations across many locations in Australia, we recognise and respect the cultural heritage, beliefs, and relationship with the land, which continue to be important to the Traditional Custodians living today. With regards to our New Zealand operations, we recognise the Maori people as the Tangata Whenua Aotearoa (people of the land NZ), and the Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi)
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