Commercial Vehicle

Vehicle Bodybuilder

Stretford Permanent 35,692 40hrs/week

Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder / Vehicle Body Fitter

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: Up to £15.60 per hour
Hours: 44 hours per week | Monday to Thursday 07:00–16:30, Friday 07:00–15:30
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder

Are you an experienced Vehicle Bodybuilder, Coachbuilder, Body Fitter or Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilder looking for a new opportunity in Trafford Park, Manchester?

We are looking for a practical, hands-on Vehicle Bodybuilder to join a busy manufacturing team, building and finishing high-quality commercial vehicle bodies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and install commercial vehicle bodies
  • Fit insulated panels to commercial freezer bodies
  • Read engineering drawings and works orders
  • Use hand tools, bench saws and measuring equipment
  • Cut and shape metal, wood and plastic materials
  • Complete electrical termination for lighting, switches and tail lifts
  • Seal floors, roofs and joints using silicone and specialist coatings
  • Complete work safely and to high quality standards
  • Maintain a clean and safe workshop
  • Work independently to meet deadlines

About You

  • Previous Vehicle Bodybuilding, Coachbuilding or Body Fitting experience
  • Commercial vehicle body experience is highly desirable
  • Confident using hand and workshop tools
  • Able to read engineering drawings
  • Practical, reliable and safety-conscious
  • Good attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
  • Own transport or reliable means of getting to Trafford Park

Relevant experience in vehicle bodywork, manufacturing, fabrication or commercial vehicle fitting will also be considered.

Benefits

  • Up to £15.60 per hour
  • Monday to Friday working
  • 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Birthday day off
  • Company pension
  • Training and development
  • Employee wellbeing support
  • Branded uniform
  • Death in service benefit

Apply Today

If you're a Vehicle Bodybuilder, Coachbuilder, Body Fitter, Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilder or Vehicle Fitter looking for a permanent position in Trafford Park, Manchester, click Apply Now.

Candidates from Stretford, Eccles, Salford, Urmston, Altrincham and surrounding areas are also encouraged to apply.

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Job ID / REF: 4294