Trainee Motorhome Damp Repair Specialist

Brownhills Motorhomes Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorhome dealer in Newark on Trent is seeking a Trainee Motorhome Damp Repair Specialist to join their busy Bodyshop Team. The role involves repairing body damage on motorhomes and includes extensive training. Responsibilities encompass tasks from insurance repairs to manufacturing bespoke furniture parts. The ideal candidate will possess a cheerful disposition, be punctual, and have good DIY skills. Additional benefits include life insurance and private medical insurance, alongside a competitive salary starting at £27,500.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Free use of on-site swimming pool, sauna, hot tub

Staff discount in on-site Café and Accessory Shop

Qualifications

• Confident, cheerful nature with good punctuality.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out insurance and warranty body repairs.
• Remove and replace internal/external parts.
• Manufacture bespoke furniture parts if required.
• Write reports on work carried out.

Skills

Full UK car driving license

DIY and problem-solving skills

Joinery experience

Time management skills

Basic computer skills

Fabrication metal work experience

Job description

Brownhills Motorhomes are currently seeking a Trainee Motorhome Damp Repair Specialist; this is an exciting opportunity to join our busy team.

We are the UK's largest Motorhome dealer and one stop destination for all Motorhome requirements. We sell new and used motorhomes, parts and accessories, undertake motorhome services/repairs and have an onsite cafe and leisure facilities. We employ around 200 staff at our 13 acre site.

Working alongside one of our technicians in our Bodyshop Team you will be trained and ultimately responsible for body repair work on motorhomes; including water ingress damage repairs and bodywork accident damage.

You will be involved with Insulating and ply lining vehicles with wood and metalwork tasks to complete essential repairs.

Key Tasks

• Carrying out insurance, warranty and Retail Bodyshop repairs to Motorhomes
• To remove & replace internal & external skirts, vents, trims, seal's and fixings
• Removing & replacing internal furniture structures
• To remove & replace internal timber plywood walls, ceilings and shower walls
• To manufacture bespoke furniture parts if required
• Re-sealing internal & external rails, body panels and body joints
• Working with GRP and plastic panels
• Writing full reports on work carried out
• Using a camera to download pictures of work carried out to support warranty claims

The successful candidate will be confident with a cheerful nature, punctual and have the ability to meet strict deadlines and work under your own initiative.

Skills Required

• Hold a valid Full UK car driving license
• Excellent DIY and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Joinery
• You will need to have good time management skills and follow specific instruction
• Have basic computer skills
• Experience with fabrication metal work but - not essential
• Must be able to work well within a team

Hours of Work

Working a 4 days on 4 days off shift pattern; 0600 - 1800

Salary

Starting £27,500 during training (1 - 2 years), rising to £32k+ following training

Additional benefits to you

• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension
• Free use of on-site swimming pool, sauna, hot tub
• Staff discount in our on-site Café and Accessory Shop