Vehicle Fitter (HGV)

Jark PLC; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle repair service in Barnsley seeks skilled Vehicle Body Builders. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in body building or commercial paint prep. Responsibilities include building and modifying vehicle bodies, welding, and preparing vehicles for painting. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of metal fabrication and a full UK driving license. Overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in body/coach building or commercial paint prep.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrics and CNC plasma cutting is a plus.
• Ability to paint and work from technical drawings would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Building, repairing and modifying commercial vehicle bodies.
• Fabrication and welding.
• Preparing vehicles for painting.

Skills

Body/Coach building experience

Metal fabrication and welding

Good time keeping

Health and Safety awareness

Ability to work independently

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

My client in the Killamarsh area looking for Vehicle Body Builders. The client specialise in both building and repairing commercial bodies, but we also offer a diverse range of services including: metal fabrication, general body repairs, accident damage and paintwork, vehicle electrics and so much more.

We work with various materials, such as: steel, aluminium, plastic composites, wood and GRP products, utilising skills including: drilling, welding, grinding, folding and cutting of materials.

Responsibilities

• Building, repairing and modifying commercial vehicle bodies.
• Fabrication and welding.
• Completing appropriate paperwork associated with job including time records.
• Using various tools and machinery.
• Preparing vehicles for painting.
• Repairing minor dents, scratches, and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in body/coach building or commercial paint prep is essential, with ideally a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge and experience in metal fabrication and welding, vehicle electrics, paint & repair, CNC plasma cutting and a forklift certificate would be a distinct advantage.
• Good time keeping and ability to work to build time frames.
• Awareness of and adherence to all housekeeping and Health and Safety Regulations.
• The completion of paperwork associated with jobs and time records is essential.
• Ability to work as a team or independently.
• Ability to paint would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Verbal communication.
• Numeracy skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• HGV licence would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Ability to work from technical drawings.

Working Days

(Overtime available)