bodyshop technician
Location: TruckEast Bury St Edmunds, Venture Road, Lawn Farm Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9RZ
Salary Details: Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Monday - Friday 08:00-16:00
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Overview
Apply today to work amongst our existing team at our new state-of the-art bodyshop. Your role is responsible for the preparation of bodywork for damaged vehicles, trailers and new vehicles.
essential duties and job responsibilities
- Carry out damage repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to DVSA road worthiness standard, which may include:
- Strip and fit
- Panel repairs
- Preparation
- Fabrication and welding
- Assist with estimating process
- Strip and fit
- Support with the preparation of new vehicles pre and post delivery
- Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
- Liaise with the parts department to attain parts
- Ensure appropriate clocking is made and all job cards are completed in a timely manner
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
- Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses as required
- Adhere to environment guidelines and ensure all substances, spillages and waste are addressed in the correct manner
- Ensure all work undertaken is in line with the site permit conditions
- Other duties as specified by the Depot Manager
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Technical qualification (City and Guilds level 3 / NVQ)
- Current driving licence
- Experience in a similar role
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure, with a solution-driven approach
- Ability to work within guidelines and to strict deadlines
- Excellent customer service skills
- Detail oriented
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
- HGV licence (desired but not essential)
employee benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Refer a friend scheme - upto £2,000 per successful referral
- Optional private health insurance
- Life assurance scheme
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Additional employer pension contributions
- Structured Scania training programme
- 30 days holidays, including Bank holidays, increasing to 34 with length of service
- 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
- Long service recognition and awards
- All required PPE equipment provided