£23 - £34.50/hour
Job Title:-Coachbuilder
Location: Bedfordshire-
Salary: -23 p/h Overtime -34.50 p/h
Role profile of the Coachbuilder
As an experienced-and skilled-Coachbuilder-you will work as part of team of coachbuilders, repairing and constructing the Bodywork of a varied fleet of vehicles. Using your skills, you will be required weld and fabricate, restore and repair accident damaged vehicles using a variety of materials including, steel, aluminium, fiberglass and other composite materials.-
Key Responsibilities of the Coachbuilder
- Design, fabricate, and assemble vehicle bodies and frames, including custom parts and panels
- Restore and repair vehicles to original design while maintaining functionality and safety
- Utilize traditional and modern metalworking tools (e.g., welding, cutting, shaping, and riveting) to build and modify vehicle bodies and structural components.
- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for both yourself, and your colleagues
- Work alongside other skilled tradespeople, such as engineers, painters, upholsterers and electricians, to ensure a seamless and successful vehicle body repair and restoration
- Inspect work for precision, accuracy, and quality, ensuring all work adheres to company and industry standards
Knowledge, Skills and Experience the Coachbuilder
- Qualified or time served with proven experience in coachbuilding, metalworking, or a similar trade (e.g., vehicle restoration, fabrication).
- Proficiency in using various hand tools, power tools, and machinery (e.g., welding equipment, grinders, and cutting tools).