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Overview
Coachbuilders form, repair and assemble vehicle bodies, frames, panels and interior components for buses, vans, specialist vehicles, caravans or older vehicles.
In job descriptions, look for chassis modifications, vehicle body repairs, panel forming, trim, accessories, vehicle records, electrical equipment, quality standards, measuring parts and clean workshop practice.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Coachbuilding is practical vehicle body work. It can include shaping panels, modifying chassis, installing interior components, fitting accessories, repairing body damage and checking finished vehicle quality.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include reading vehicle records, measuring manufactured parts, using shaping machinery, installing trim and electrical equipment, keeping the work area clean and explaining technical information.
Salary context
Salary context depends on vehicle type, bodywork complexity, electrical installation, chassis modifications, repair responsibility, quality assurance, workshop independence and whether custom builds are included.
Career paths
Development can move toward specialist body repair, bus or commercial vehicle bodies, vintage vehicle restoration, vehicle interior installation, workshop lead roles, estimating or quality inspection.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names chassis, panels, body repair, vehicle interiors, accessories, electrical systems, records and quality standards. Those details separate coachbuilding from general mechanical service.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
49-3021.00
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Alternative labels
caravan-body coachbuilder
coach-body builder
automobile panel beater
coach builder
vintage vehicle coachbuilder
vehicle panel beater
heavy vehicle coachbuilder
vehicle coachbuilder
commercial vehicle coachbuilder
vehicle builder
automotive panel beater
caravan-body builder
vintage vehicle-body builder
bus-body builder
specialist coachbuilder
vehicle-body builder
automotive coachbuilder
Occupation group
Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers (7231)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5ab842f6-1f75-4d84-bf41-b8a9799347df |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7231.2 |
| ISCO group | 7231 |
| Concept type | Occupation |