Vehicle Bodybuilder

Tru Talent; Eccles; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

20 days holiday + BH

Company pension

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Branded uniform

Death in service

Job summary

Tru Talent is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodybuilder/Coachbuilder to join our manufacturing team in Trafford Park, Manchester. You will build and finish high-quality commercial vehicle bodies in a busy workshop environment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, fitting panels, and wiring terminations. Experience with vehicle bodywork and a practical, safety-conscious mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings and works orders.
• Confident using hand and workshop tools.
• Practical, reliable and safety-conscious.
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Build and install commercial vehicle bodies.
• Fit insulated panels to commercial freezer bodies.
• Read engineering drawings and works orders.
• Use hand tools, bench saws and measuring equipment.
• Cut and shape metal, wood and plastic materials.
• Complete electrical termination for lighting, switches and tail lifts.
• Seal floors, roofs and joints using silicone and specialised coatings.
• Complete work safely and to high quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop.
• Work independently to meet deadlines.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Hand tools usage

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Bench saws

Measuring equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder / Vehicle Body Fitter

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Salary: Up to £15.60 per hour

Hours: 44 hours per week | Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:30, Friday 07:00-15:30

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder

Are you an experienced Vehicle Bodybuilder, Coachbuilder, Body Fitter or Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilder looking for a new opportunity in Trafford Park, Manchester?

We are looking for a practical, hands-on Vehicle Bodybuilder to join a busy manufacturing team, building and finishing high-quality commercial vehicle bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and install commercial vehicle bodies
• Fit insulated panels to commercial freezer bodies
• Read engineering drawings and works orders
• Use hand tools, bench saws and measuring equipmentCut and shape metal, wood and plastic materials
• Complete electrical termination for lighting, switches and tail lifts
• Seal floors, roofs and joints using silicone and specialist coatings
• Complete work safely and to high quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop
• Work independently to meet deadlines

About You

• Previous Vehicle Bodybuilding, Coachbuilding or Body Fitting experience
• Commercial vehicle body experience is highly desirable
• Confident using hand and workshop tools
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Practical, reliable and safety-conscious
• Good attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
• Own transport or reliable means of getting to Trafford Park
• Relevant experience in vehicle bodywork, manufacturing, fabrication or commercial vehicle fitting will also be considered.

Benefits

• Up to £15.60 per hour
• Monday to Friday working
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off
• Company pension
• Training and development
• Employee wellbeing support
• Branded uniform
• Death in service benefit