Vehicle Bodybuilder

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Eccles; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for the automotive sector seeks a Vehicle Bodybuilder in Trafford Park, Manchester. You will work independently to install insulated panels and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. Prior experience in a similar role is necessary, alongside a strong understanding of the manufacturing process. This position offers competitive pay of up to £15.60 per hour and includes benefits such as a pension scheme and additional leave for your birthday.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

Birthday off

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies

Access to wellness programme

Branded uniform

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools, bench saws, and measurement equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work from orders.
• Capable of installing insulated panels and electrical components safely.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and ensure timelines and standards are met.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Install insulated panels and terminate electrical systems.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Previous experience

Health and safety awareness

Understanding of manufacturing process

Transport to site

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Vehicle Bodybuilder on behalf of one of our clients. One of our clients is a UK-based automotive group that provides comprehensive commercial and specialist vehicle solutions. Their services include vehicle sales, servicing, custom conversions, and the supply of plant and construction equipment. They also specialise in the design and manufacture of temperature-controlled vehicle conversions, delivering bespoke refrigerated transport for industries such as food distribution and pharmaceuticals. Their broad capabilities support a wide range of sectors with reliable and tailored vehicle solutions. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working independently and on own initiative to achieve timelines and standards.
• Read engineering drawings provided and work from works orders.
• Experience in using hand tools, bench saws and measurement equipment whilst using them all safely.
• Installing insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies
• Electrically terminating lighting, switches and tail lifts
• Sealing joints, floors and roofs with silicone and gel coatings.
• Cutting of metals, woods and plastics using hand tools and bench equipment.
• Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, vehicles and at onsite locations.
• Carry out any other reasonable projects, tasks, or duties to support the business as directed by management.
• Ensuring compliance with company H&S, maintenance procedures & quality control to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
• Ensure good personal time keeping and conduct in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes / alterations to working practises are adhered to.

Hours: 45 hours : 07:00-17:00, Monday to Thursday and 07:00-14:30 on Friday. Flexibility given and required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience.
• You put health and safety and employee wellbeing first.
• You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process.
• You have your own transportation or can reliably travel to site.

Benefits

• Auto-enrolment pension.
• A day off for your Birthday.
• 20 days annual lease plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Branded uniform.
• Death in service benefit.

Salary : Up to £15.60 per hour

Location : Trafford Park, Manchester