Bodyshop Repairer / Strip & Fitter

Aluminumwindowdesigns; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bodyshop Repairer / Strip & Fitter with a keen eye for detail and teamwork skills. This role involves dismantling and reassembling vehicles in a busy bodyshop, ensuring repairs are executed to the highest standards. Join a supportive team where your expertise will be valued, and contribute to the growth of a successful vehicle repair shop. If you have experience in similar roles and are passionate about quality workmanship, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bodyshop environment is essential.
• Solid understanding of vehicle construction and components.

Responsibilities

• Stripping down damaged vehicles and removing necessary parts for repairs.
• Preparing vehicles for bodywork and ensuring high-quality finishes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Experience as a Strip & Fit Technician

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Join to apply for the Bodyshop Repairer / Strip & Fitter role at Aluminum Window Designs Ltd

Who has experience dismantling and reassembling vehicles with an eye for detail and great team working skills is required for a well-established and successful vehicle body repair and paint shop based in Upminster, Essex.

Candidates will need previous experience in a similar role. The company is also going through a period of growth and will also consider candidates who have worked as a Panel Beater / Vehicle Body Repair / Bodyshop Technician / Accident Repair Technician / Vehicle Prepper / Vehicle MET Technician or similar.

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Upminster, Essex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Bodyshop Repairer / Strip & Fitter who has experience dismantling and reassembling vehicles with an eye for detail and great team working skills.

As the Bodyshop Repairer / Strip & Fitter you will join the company’s busy and well-respected bodyshop that repairs vehicles.

Working as a Bodyshop Repairer / Strip & Fitter you will help prep the vehicles for repairs and/or paint, ensuring all parts and panels are removed carefully and stored safely for reassembly once the vehicle has been repaired or painted.

As a successful candidate you will join a supportive and friendly team of professionals where your skills will be valued and your contribution recognised.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Bodyshop Repairer / Strip & Fitter include:

• Carefully and efficiently stripping down damaged vehicles, removing panels, bumpers, lighting units, interior trims, and mechanical/electrical components as required for repair.
• Accurately identifying and cataloguing removed parts, ensuring nothing goes astray.
• Preparing vehicles for bodywork repairs and paintwork, ensuring all necessary components are removed to allow for a high-quality finish.
• Precisely fitting new or repaired panels, trims, and mechanical/electrical components to manufacturer standards.
• Ensuring all fitted parts are secure, aligned correctly, and function as intended.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the bodyshop team, including Panel Beaters and Paint Sprayers.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Strip & Fit Technician, MET Technician, or similar role within a bodyshop environment.
• A solid understanding of vehicle construction and componentry.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately, even under pressure.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to use your own initiative.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred.

How To Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13311