Vehicle Bodybuilder

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodybuilder to work with a UK-based automotive group. This role involves working from engineering drawings, using hand tools to fit components, and ensuring high-quality vehicle conversions. The ideal candidate values health and safety and has a solid understanding of the manufacturing process. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £15.60 and a comprehensive benefits package, including an auto-enrolment pension and additional leave for birthdays.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

A day off for your Birthday

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Access to wellness program

Branded uniform

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or vehicle bodywork is essential.
• Ability to ensure health safety standards are upheld.
• Possession of own transportation to reliably travel to site.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to meet timelines and maintain standards.
• Read engineering drawings and work from works orders.
• Install insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies.

Skills

Experience in using hand tools and bench equipment

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Excellent understanding of the manufacturing process

Job description

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 for the Vehicle Bodybuilder :

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

Skills & Qualifications for the Vehicle Bodybuilder :

• 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 for the Vehicle Bodybuilder :

• 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: Atworth, Wiltshire