Body Repairer/Improver

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, professional, and versatile individual to join Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions at the Accident Repair Centre in Chorley working an alternating early and late shift pattern:

Week 1: Monday to Friday from 6am to 3.30pm

Week 2: Monday to Friday from 11am to 8.30pm

Reporting to the VMU Manager and Workshop Controller and working as part of a small team, the main job function will be to assist with the build and repair of trailers and commercial vehicles and assisting with stripping vehicles in preparation for painting and welding as required. Onsite training will be provided as required.

Other duties within the role will include:

• To assist with examining vehicles and reporting any defects and the vehicle condition both verbally and in writing.
• To book time and parts used in the process of building or repairing of commercial vehicles.
• To assist with the manufacture of component parts as required, within the limitations of machinery and equipment available.
• To assist with the assessment of cost repairs (in certain circumstances)

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Previous experience of working within the motor vehicle industry, preferably within a body repair and/or paint workshop
• Be confident and well organised with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to work well on their own initiative as well as part of a larger team and work well under pressure.
• Full and current driving licence.
• Be prepared to work from other THC locations as required.

We offer competitive rates of pay and Company benefits including Company sick pay scheme, personal pension with enhanced contributions and death in service benefit for pension members, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced paternity and maternity benefits, EAP, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.