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Commercial Vehicle Body Builder

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Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8HP, England

Salary

£36,504 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Commercial Vehicle Body Builder is needed in Atworth, Wiltshire, with an annual starting salary of £36,504, depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities.
  • The position requires 45 hours of work per week, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 7:00 am to 2:30 pm on Friday, with flexibility expected.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in vehicle body assembly and building, fabrication, and MIG/TIG welding, along with their own tools and a valid UK driving licence.
  • Preferred qualifications include formal training in vehicle body building, although training is provided, and the role emphasizes attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Additional benefits include 28 days of annual leave, a workplace pension scheme, access to discounts, and opportunities for career advancement within a multi-award-winning dealer group.
Commercial Vehicle Body Builder required in Atworth, Wiltshire:
  • 36,504annual starting salary pending experience, plus bonus opportunities available.
  • 45 hours: 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 7:00am-2:30pm on Friday. Flexibility given and required.
Our client, a commercial vehicle bodybuilder who is part of a larger multi-award-winning dealer group, is currently recruiting for a Vehicle Body Builder for their centre in Atworth.

Reporting to the Depot Manager and working as part of a friendly team, your key responsibilities as aVehicle Body Builder will include:
  • Working independently and on own initiative to set timelines and standards.
  • Read engineering and fabrication drawings provided and work from own initiative.
  • Experience in drilling, jigged and un-jigged assembly to drawings and using power tools safely to do so.
  • Preferred experience in MIG/TIG welding fabricated parts following engineering drawings to specific company standards and procedures, meeting company and customer requirements.
  • Installation of insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies.
  • Basic wiring knowledge of lights and fixtures on commercial vehicles.
  • To carry out fabrication work as directed, ensuring that stated quality and safety standards and associated procedures are met.
  • Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, vehicles and onsite locations.
  • Unloading deliveries and storing them in the correct locations.
  • Carry out any other reasonable projects, tasks, or duties to support the business as directed by management.
  • Ensuring compliance with company H&S, maintenance procedures & quality control to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
  • Ensure good personal timekeeping and conduct in line with agreed policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all safety, regulatory rules, and company changes/alterations to working practices are adhered to.
  • Carry out duties with minimum supervision using own initiative to plan and prioritise workload within set timescales.
To be eligible previous vehicle body assembly and building would be required alongside experience in fabrication and MIG/TIG welding, your tools, and a UK driving licence with minimal points. Formal qualifications in vehicle body building would be preferred but not essential, as training is provided. Overall, you will have an eye for detail, have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process, have good communication skills, have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, and be willing to solve problems as and when they arise.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as aVehicle Body Builder, our client is offering:
  • 36,504annual starting salary pending experience.
  • Bonus opportunities available.
  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Additional company benefits include access to hundreds of practical, recreational and salary-sacrifice discounts, a staff wellness programme, and regular recognition rewards for staff, amongst others.
  • Manufacturer training and access to our client's in-house training hub.
  • Fantastic career prospects with a multi-award-winning dealer group operating for over 50+ years.
  • 45 hours: 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 7:00am-2:30pm on Friday. Flexibility given and required.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Commercial Vehicle Body Builder job in the Atworth area, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement Today.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.

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