Arriva is one of Europe's leading passenger transport providers, operating bus, coach, train, and tram services across multiple countries. As a major player in the mobility sector, the company focuses on providing sustainable and efficient public transport solutions, employing tens of thousands of professionals across the continent to maintain critical infrastructure.

In Spain, Arriva has a significant presence with over 20 years of history, primarily operating extensive bus networks in the Community of Madrid and the Galicia region. For international professionals, Arriva offers stable career paths in technical maintenance, operations, and driving roles, though these positions typically require specific local certifications such as the CAP (Certificado de Aptitud Profesional) and a high level of Spanish proficiency.

Founded in 1938 in the UK as T Cowie Ltd, the company evolved into Arriva in 1997. It was acquired by Deutsche Bahn in 2010 and later sold to I Squared Capital in 2024, maintaining its position as a top European transport operator.

This job was published a year ago

1st Class Technician - Industrial Vehicle Bodywork Specialist - Ferrol (a Coruña)

Arriva Spain

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We are a leading company in the road passenger transport sector, committed to the quality and maintenance of our fleet. We have our own workshops and a highly qualified technical team.

We are looking for someone passionate about the transport sector and the aesthetics and care of vehicles to join our workshop in Ferrol.

Main Functions:

Repair of damage to the bodywork and metal structures of buses.
Replacement, repair, and adjustment of bodywork parts and components.
Use of straightening, welding, and cutting tools and equipment.
Preparation and application of paint in small areas after repair (desirable).
Diagnosis and repair of faults in metal structures and exterior elements of the vehicles.
Working together with the maintenance team to ensure an optimal state of the vehicles in other areas when there is no bodywork workload.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a vehicle bodywork technician, preferably with buses or trucks.
Knowledge of welding techniques and use of bodywork repair tools.
Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
Training in painting techniques is valued.
Availability to work full-time in a dynamic environment.

We Offer:

Schedule from 9:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, with flexibility during lunch hour.
Meal card via Flexible Remuneration.
Stable contract, with a competitive salary according to experience and merit.
Continuous on-the-job training to update technical knowledge.
Good working atmosphere within a professional and committed team.

At Arriva, we promote an environment where every person can fully develop, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital or partner status, gender identity, race, religion or beliefs, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socioeconomic situation, or way of thinking.

We believe that welcoming diverse talent makes us a stronger company and better prepared to face present and future challenges.

View original advert (Spanish)

Somos una empresa líder en el sector del transporte de viajeros por carretera, comprometida con la calidad y el mantenimiento de nuestra flota. Contamos con talleres propios y un equipo técnico altamente cualificado.

Buscamos a una persona apasionada por el sector del transporte y la estética y el cuidado de los vehículos para incorporarse a nuestro taller en Ferrol.

Funciones principales:

Reparación de daños en la carrocería y estructuras metálicas de autobuses.
Sustitución, reparación y ajuste de piezas de carrocería y componentes.
Manejo de herramientas y equipos de enderezado, soldadura y corte.
Preparación y aplicación de pintura en pequeñas áreas tras la reparación (deseable).
Diagnóstico y reparación de averías en estructuras metálicas y elementos exteriores de los vehículos.
Trabajo conjunto con el equipo de mantenimiento para garantizar un estado óptimo de los vehículos en otras áreas cuando no haya carga de trabajo de chapa.

Requisitos:

Experiencia mínima de 3 años como chapista en vehículos, preferentemente autobuses o camiones.
Conocimientos en técnicas de soldadura y manejo de herramientas de reparación de carrocería.
Capacidad para interpretar planos y especificaciones técnicas.
Valorable formación en técnicas de pintura.
Disponibilidad para trabajar en jornada completa y en un entorno dinámico.

Ofrecemos:

Horario de 9:00 a 18:00 de L-V con flexibilidad en la hora de la comida.
Tarjeta de comida en Retribución Flexible
Contrato estable, con salario competitivo acorde a experiencia y valía.
Formación continua en el puesto para actualización de conocimientos técnicos.
Buen ambiente de trabajo en un equipo profesional y comprometido.

En Arriva fomentamos un entorno donde cada persona pueda desarrollarse plenamente, sin importar su género, orientación sexual, estado civil o de pareja, identidad de género, raza, religión o creencias, color, nacionalidad, origen étnico o nacional, discapacidad, edad, habilidades, experiencia, educación, situación socioeconómica o estilo de pensamiento.

Creemos acoger el talento diverso nos hace una empresa más fuerte y preparada para afrontar los desafíos presentes y futuros.