Coachbuilder

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: £35,640
Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:30, Friday 07:00-15:30. 

Benefits:

  • Day off for your birthday

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

  • Wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes

Role Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Vehicle Bodybuilder / Coachbuilder / HGV Bodybuilder to join our Trafford Park workshop. You will work on commercial vehicle builds, including insulated panels, tail lifts, and electrical terminations. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail, adherence to H&S standards, and a passion for delivering high-quality vehicle builds.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Read engineering drawings and work from works orders

  • Install insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies

  • Terminate lighting, switches, and tail lifts electrically

  • Seal joints, floors, and roofs using silicone and gel coatings

  • Cut metals, woods, and plastics using hand tools and bench equipment

  • Maintain high standards of workshop and vehicle housekeeping

  • Work independently and take initiative to meet timelines

  • Support additional projects as directed

  • Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Vehicle Bodybuilding / Coachbuilding experience

  • Experience with commercial vehicle builds, insulated panels, and tail lifts

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

  • Reliable transport to site

  • Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing

If you are an experienced Vehicle Bodybuilder or Coachbuilder looking to work on commercial vehicles in a hands-on role, apply now and join a supportive, safety-focused team.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to take the next step in your HGV Bodybuilder career.

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HGV technician working on a HGV

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