Panel Beater
Ritchies Transport
Panel Beater
Ritchies Transport
Nationwide bus, school, and tour operator
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join our Swanson crew on a permanent basis.
Your job will involve a range of proactive and reactive maintenance activities, including vehicle body repairs, fibreglass fabrication and repairs, automotive painting and refinishing, surface preparation, colour matching, paint application and repair work to industry standards, installation of floor coverings, seat cover repairs, and other coach maintenance tasks.
About Us
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 3,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country.
We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would 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’re 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
What you get
• Supportive team
• Career progression opportunities
• Fortnightly Pay
• All relevant PPE provided
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 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.
Nationwide bus, school, and tour operator
Ritchies Transport is a large New Zealand transport operator that runs public transit services, nationwide school bus operations, and tourism charters. It grew from a single Temuka bus in 1935 by acquiring many local bus lines, building a nationwide fleet of over 1,600 vehicles and sustaining a family-owned business for decades. Today, it operates primarily through contracts with cities for public transport, school run networks, and charter work, leveraging its extensive, multi-service fleet. The company differentiates itself by its long history, scale achieved through a series of regional acquisitions, and, since 2021, ownership by KKR with the Ritchie family retaining a stake to preserve continuity and focus on long-term infrastructure and greener transport solutions. The goal is to support New Zealand’s public transport network while accelerating the transition to greener transportation options.
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