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Commercial vehicle body builder

Tunbridge Wells
Commercial
£13 - £17 an hour
Posted: 2 October
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* Multiple roles available - get in touch if you have workshop/sheet metal/construction or other relevant experience! * Ellis and Son Vehicle Body Builders was established in 1943 and has continued to strengthen and evolve over the years. A great opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced commercial body/coach builder to join our team. As a company we 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, offering a varied work environment where no two days are the same. 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. Duties include: · 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 Required: · Previous experience in body/coach building or commercial paint prep or a similar industry (construction or workshop based) 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. In return, we offer: · Company pension · Free onsite parking · Fully equipped kitchen for breaks · Company social events · 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays · Annual bonus and bonus opportunities during the year · Flexible working hours · PPE provided · Occupational Health Surveillance Working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon-Thu, 8:00am to 3:30pm Fri, with optional overtime available including Sat mornings. Part time or full time position, depending on the candidate.

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