Vehicle Bodybuilder

Flame Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder in Manchester. The role involves working independently to high standards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has relevant experience, a commitment to health and safety, and the right to work in the UK. Competitive pay of £15.60 per hour awaits the right candidate, along with a range of employee benefits including annual leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

Access to employee perks

Auto-enrolment pension

A day off for your Birthday

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Wellness programme access

Branded uniform

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Bodybuilder or Coachbuilder is required.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
• The right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to achieve timelines and standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Vehicle Bodybuilding experience

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to commute to site

Tools

Hand tools

Bench saws

Measurement equipment

Job description

Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder

LOCATION: Manchester

HOURS: 44 hours: 7.00 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 7.00 am – 3.30 pm Friday

SALARY: £15.60 per hour + benefits

Flame Recruitment are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder to join our new team; someone who is passionate about engaging with our values and delivering quality service levels for customers.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• You put health and safety and employee wellbeing first.
• Vehicle Bodybuilding / coachbuilding experience.
• You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Can get to site.
• Previous experience as a Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder.
• The right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).

Benefits

• Access to 100s of employee perks.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• A day off for your Birthday.
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Branded uniform.
• Death in service benefit.

How to apply

To apply for our Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder vacancy, please get in touch Flame Recruitment.

About Flame Recruitment

At Flame Recruitment, we specialise in automotive industry roles, supporting career growth across the motor trade. We have thousands of vacancies throughout the UK — from admin to senior management.