Title:

Coachmaker / Bodybuilder

Location:

BRISTOL

Salary:

TOP RATES OF PAY

Description:

Coachmaker/Body Builder - Based in BristolEXCITING NEW PROJECT FOR MULTI NATIONAL COMPANY TO LAUNCH IN BRISTOLTo maintain and repair the bodywork of the company's vehicles to their and VOSA , dept. of transport and TfL'sspecifications.This covers the entire fleet of vehicles including single and double decker buses, articulated buses, coaches and companyvans.Duties include;Repairing damage to company buses including vehicle bodywork, framework, ramps, windows, chassis, seating, doors andflooring etc.To assess damage including replacement parts required and calculate cost of repair and likely time for repair.Responsible for stripping vehicle of damaged parts, manufacturing new panels as necessary and straightening body andchassis. Cutting, fabricating, riveting and welding new panels.To prepare vehicles bodywork for respraying and to prime and paint new body panels.To replace broken windows, indirect and directly glazed glass.To replace damaged flooring, cutting and laying new floor coveringTo repair and recover damaged seats, seat backs and seat frames.To fit vinyl transfers to company vehicles.To manufacture and fit new assault screens.Any other reasonable duties as directed by management that lies within the scope of the jobholders responsibilities.The person should have knowledge of* Bus construction and repair techniques* Bonding, adhesives and sealants used in bus repair, their usage and their safe storage and disposal.* Primers, solvents and paints* All types of welding* Pulling equipment, jigs, bending and folding machines, guillotines, grinding and sanding machines etc* Glazing techniques as used in the automotive industry* Basic knowledge of bus electrics and mechanics* An understanding of safe working practices.* An understanding of the standards required by the company, VOSA, TfL, Dept. of Transport etc.You should have the following personal skillsCommunicationTeamworkingSelf-motivationConcern for qualityAlso ideally you should have served a recognised apprenticeship and possess a suitable qualification (e.g. c&g, nvq3)