Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Technician

SSR GENERAL & MANAGEMENT LIMITED; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR GENERAL & MANAGEMENT LIMITED in Peterborough is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Technician to join a growing team. This permanent, full-time role offers £35,000 - £39,000 depending on experience, with two vacancies available.

You will inspect damaged commercial vehicles and trailers, repair or replace body panels, perform MIG welding, fabrication, and finishing tasks, while recording work and ensuring quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in vehicle body repair, panel replacement, welding, or fabrication.
• Competent MIG welding skills and experience using workshop power tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong practical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting damaged commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Repairing or replacing body panels and structural components.
• Carrying out panel beating, straightening, and alignment work.
• Fabricating replacement panels and sections as required.
• Completing MIG welding and general fabrication tasks.
• Preparing repaired surfaces through sanding, filling, and priming.
• Undertaking trailer repairs and refurbishment work.
• Recording completed work and conducting final quality inspections

Skills

MIG welding

Workshop power tools

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Education

Vehicle Body Repair qualification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Technician

Peterborough | Permanent | £35,000 - £39,000

Two Positions Available

An established commercial vehicle engineering business is seeking experienced Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Technicians to join its growing team in Peterborough.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in commercial vehicle body repair, coachbuilding, vehicle conversions, trailer repair, panel beating, welding, or fabrication.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspecting damaged commercial vehicles and trailers
• Repairing or replacing body panels and structural components
• Carrying out panel beating, straightening, and alignment work
• Fabricating replacement panels and sections as required
• Completing MIG welding and general fabrication tasks
• Preparing repaired surfaces through sanding, filling, and priming
• Undertaking trailer repairs and refurbishment work
• Recording completed work and conducting final quality inspections

  About You

  To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience in vehicle body repair, panel replacement, welding, or fabrication
  • Competent MIG welding skills and experience using workshop power tools
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
  • Strong practical and problem-solving abilities
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  A qualification in Vehicle Body Repair, Welding, Fabrication, or a related discipline would be advantageous; however, candidates with strong hands-on experience are equally encouraged to apply.

  Suitable backgrounds may include:

  • Panel Beater
  • Coachbuilder
  • Trailer Repair Technician
  • Accident Repair Technician
  • Vehicle Conversion Technician
  • Bus & Coach Body Repair Technician
  • Specialist Vehicle Builder
  • Welder/Fabricator

  What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary of £35,000 - £39,000 dependent on experience
  • Permanent, full-time employment
  • Two immediate vacancies available
  • Diverse work across commercial and specialist vehicles
  • Opportunity to utilise and develop a broad range of repair, welding, and fabrication skills
  • Stable employment within a well-established engineering environment