Commercial Vehicle Body Builder and Prepper

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.We are looking for someone with commercial vehicle body repair/paint/prep/build experience.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 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 SurveillanceWorking 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.Pay: £13.00-£17.00 per hour, depending on experience and skillset.Benefits:Company eventsCompany pensionFlexitimeFree parkingOn-site parking

Created: 2025-08-23