Vehicle Bodybuilder

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: Up to £15.60 per hour + bonus opportunities 
Shift: 44 hours per week – 07:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:00–15:30 Friday. Flexibility given and required.

Benefits:
Access to hundreds of employee perks via Perkbox
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Day off for your birthday
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour online GP access, second medical opinion)
Branded uniform and death-in-service benefit

We are looking for a hands-on, motivated Vehicle Bodybuilder, Commercial Vehicle Body Fitter, or Panel Builder to join a busy, professional workshop. You will play a key role in building, installing, and finishing high-quality commercial vehicle bodies, ensuring work meets quality standards and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities: Vehicle Bodybuilder / Commercial Vehicle Body Fitter / Vehicle Panel Builde
Work independently and take initiative to achieve timelines and quality standards
Read engineering drawings and work from works orders
Use hand tools, bench saws, and measurement equipment safely and accurately
Install insulated panels on commercial vehicles
Electrically terminate lighting, switches, and tail lifts
Seal joints, floors, and roofs with silicone and gel coatings
Cut metals, woods, and plastics using hand tools and bench equipment
Maintain high standards of housekeeping across workshops and vehicles
Support other reasonable projects or tasks as directed by management
Adhere to health & safety, maintenance procedures, and quality control

Skills and Experience: Vehicle Bodybuilder / Commercial Vehicle Body Fitter / Vehicle Panel Builde

Essential
Vehicle bodybuilding or commercial vehicle assembly experience
Excellent understanding of the manufacturing process
Practical, hands-on, and motivated by producing high-quality results
Reliable transportation to site

Desirable
Ability to read engineering drawings
Experience with insulated panels and electrical terminations on vehicles

We encourage applications from candidates even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria. Passion, growth, and commitment to quality are valued as much as experience.

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

REF: 3524

 
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