Vehicle Panel Beater – Road & Race Car Bodies £40,00 PA (£19.23 PH) - £58,000 PA (£27.88ph) DOE Newton Aycliffe- DL5 The new Escort MK1 RS by Boreham Motorworks is being built in Newton Aycliffe! The DRVN Automotive Group are exclusively looking for skilled Panel Beaters to join the team and build these sought after continuation cars at DRVN Automotive’s centre for fabrication and paint excellence on Newton Aycliffe’s Business Park. The first of several models in our range, this limited run of 300bhp/800kg road and race cars are officially licensed by Ford making this a unique opportunity to work on an incredibly significant project in the rich history of the brand. You will be responsible for assembling and fabricating the structural components of vehicle bodies prior to painting and final assembly. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and expertise in various fabrication techniques to ensure the integrity and quality of the vehicle body to an OEM standard. The cars we are building and delivering to our global customer base are all new vehicles, not restorations. Overview of the Role * Panel beater -BIW (Body in white) Road and Race Car Bodies * Salary - £ £40k (£19.23ph) - £58k (£27.88 ph) DOE * Holidays: 33 days Per Year * Pension * Employee Referral Scheme * Location: Newton Aycliffe, just 1minute off A1(M) Junction 59 – DL5 * Hours of work 7.30-16.30 Mon-Thurs, 7.30-13.30 Fri Company Overview The DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience. The DRVN group have made some major recent announcements to launch some of Ford Motor Company’s most historically significant icons kick starting with the RS200 and MK1 Escort, giving engineers an amazing platform to not only showcase their engineering and design skills across various disciplines, but to work on the most amazing modernisation programmes ever to be seen. Situated in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, our North-East Site boasts a state-of-the-art production facility spanning 40,000 square feet. Equipped with specialised workshop bays dedicated to fabrication, bodywork and paint, our facility stands as a testament to our commitment to precision and quality. Responsibilities * Company Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and welfare policies of the company * Body shell assembly: Prepare body panels and assemble these as part of a team to form an escort body shell to our specifications and quality standards. * Gap and flush: To be able to create a body shell with high accuracy panel gaps around doors, bonnet and boot * Panel shape and form: To ensure new panels meet the required standard and manipulate them to the required standard if required whilst ensuring the form is smooth and accurate * Panel preparation: To prepare each panel for welding using abrasive and power tools * Welding: Perform welding on the body shell using spot welding, to join metal components together securely and accurately. * Metal Forming: Utilise metal forming equipment such as presses, rollers, and brakes to shape and form sheet metal into required components during the build. * Assembly: Assemble fabricated components into the body structure, ensuring proper alignment, fit, and finish. * Assess body lines: Ensure that the assembly has the required body lines in good order ready for body painting * Quality Control: Inspect fabricated components and assembled structures to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. Essential Skills * Proven experience as a panel beater working on vintage, classic or prestige modern cars * The ability to be able to skilfully manipulate mild steel pressed panels and assemble them * Ability to weld 1.2mm - 3mm sheet steel using MIG * Strong knowledge of metal fabrication techniques, equipment, and materials * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and follow guidance documents * Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, repeatable work * Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment * Physical ability and dexterity to perform fabrication tasks in a fast-paced production environment * Commitment to safety and adherence to safety regulations and procedures Desirable skills * An understanding of industry and regulatory requirements such Quality System Regulations (IATF16949, ISO9001, 5S, TPM, KPI’s) * Experience in low volume, high quality car body production using traditional metalworking techniques * An interest or high-level knowledge in the design and engineering of classic Ford vehicles Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR/Full Settlement status. Please provide status on applications. Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs