Bodymaker / Coachbuilder

TN United Kingdom; High Harrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Engineers to join their team at the Lillyhall depot. This role focuses on providing quality service and repairs to a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles. Candidates will utilize their craftsmanship to perform body repairs, modifications, and maintenance, ensuring vehicles are safe and efficient. With a commitment to workplace diversity and a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about vehicle engineering. Enjoy competitive hourly rates and a welcoming environment where your skills can truly shine.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Holiday

Enhanced Weekend Pay

Diverse Workplace Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle body repair and maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and modifications on vehicles as per specifications.
• Carry out body repairs and restore damaged paintwork.

Skills

Welding

Vehicle Body Repair

Metal Fabrication

Panel Fitting

Vehicle Modifications

Education

Craftsman Certification

Experience with Heavy Commercial Vehicles

Tools

Welding Equipment

Body Repair Tools

Job description

Stagecoach Cumbria is seeking enthusiastic and motivated staff to join our team of Engineers at Lillyhall depot. Applicants should be experienced Craftsmen familiar with working under pressure in a busy environment on state-of-the-art vehicles.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £16.79 per hour on weekdays, with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.

Annual holiday entitlement will increase to 25 days from 1st May 2024.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to provide quality service and repairs in a safe, efficient, and economical manner to our fleet of vehicles.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Observe, recognize, and report any body or structural defects or symptoms of impending failure.
2. Perform vehicle modifications as required by manufacturer or company specifications.
3. Mark out, cut, and form sheet metal, plywood, hardboard, and fiberglass panels for fitting on vehicles.
4. Fit panels to vehicle body frames using anti-fretting and corrosion-resistant materials, adhesives, screws, nails, rivets, and other fixing devices, including moulding strips.
5. Cut apertures and install windows.
6. Hang doors, both horizontally and vertically, made of wood or metal.
7. Repair damaged vehicles by removing damaged panels and body parts, straightening panels, and replacing parts as needed.
8. Carry out body repairs using welding equipment.
9. Restore damaged paintwork and perform complete repainting with colour matching.
10. Manufacture, repair, or maintain body fittings and accessories.

Experience with heavy commercial vehicles, especially PCV vehicles, would be advantageous.

Application Details

Please contact Alan Peters, Engineering Manager, for further information.

Workplace Culture and Diversity

Stagecoach fosters a workplace culture where everyone can be themselves, and all individual differences are celebrated. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, races, religions, beliefs, disabilities, neurodiversities, sexual orientations, and ages.

Location

Stagecoach Carlisle Depot, Lillyhall Industrial Estate, Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4JW.