Job Description
BODYSHOP OPERATIVE
Reference numberIC01316RegionUKLocationWest MidlandsSub locationAldridgeFunctionTradesEmployment typeFull Time - PermanentHourly Rate BandsN/ASalaried/Hourly-PaidHourly-Paid
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a Body shop Operative who has the following skill sets and accreditations;
Time served either at a Main dealer for Commercial Trucks or Plant Equipment or else at reputable Garage/s.
Has either City & Guilds or NVQ’s to appropriate levels or gaining the necessary skills throughout his career and can demonstrate them.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To carry out all activities related to polishing, prepping, smart repair & painting to the highest quality on all makes of models of Vans along with Commercial trucks and associated Plant equipments.
To carry out repairs and restore vehicles to safe working condition, the bodyshop operative must have detailed knowledge and understanding of vehicle structures & different materials on the vehicles.
They must also be familiar with the characteristics of the metal panels along with plastics and compounds used in vehicle construction.
Bodyshop operative must use knowledge and judgement to decide whether they can repair damage economically. In some cases, they may decide that a vehicle cannot be restored to a safe condition because of serious damage to critical structural components and will seek further advice if in doubt through the line manager structure.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive and proven experience working within a reputable bodyshop is essential;
IT literate (desirable).
PERSON
NVQ or City & Guilds;
Specialising in Body repairs including Prepping the panels – panel beating & the use of 2PAC Paint systems.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Interserve's vision is to redefine the future for people and places. We are one of the world's foremost support services and construction companies, operating in the public and private sectors in the UK and internationally. We offer advice, design, construction, equipment, facilities management and front-line public services. Interserve is based in the UK and is listed in the FTSE 250 index. We have gross revenue of £3.62 billion and a workforce of 80,000 people worldwide.
We are an Investors in Diversity accredited Company & committed to equal opportunities for all.
We are looking for an experienced Bodyshop Operative to work from our site in Aldridge. This role is offered on a full time and permanent basis. In return we are offering a competitive salary, flexible benefits, 21 days annual leave entitlement, and share plans.
As part of our recruitment process job offers will be subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.