Classic Car Panel Beater / Coachbuilder

· Completing restoration standard corrosion/welding repairs to a wide variety of vehicles

· Panel fabrication for restoration projects where new panels are not available

· Carrying out conversions and modifications to a wide range of classic vehicles to the highest of standards including 'restomod' projects

· Rectification of vehicle body damage and general body repair works

· Ensuring all repairs are protected to the highest anti-corrosion standards

· Working independently to meet strict project deadlines without constant supervision, managing your own project efficiently including producing parts lists and completion of detailed job records

· Ensuring parts for your project are ordered in a pro-active manner to allow projects to be completed efficiently

We are looking for candidates who strive for perfection and wish to work in an environment where quality comes above all else. All applicants must have recent experience working within an automotive bodyshop or classic car restoration environment as a panel beater/coachbuilder and be comfortable carrying out repairs and restoration works on exotic/classic vehicles to the highest of standards (premium brands experience is a distinct advantage)., · Experience in replacement of pre-fabricated repair panels and panel alignment

· Experience in sheet metalwork and panel fabrication/shaping to a restoration standard

· Corrosion repair and prevention to a restoration standard

· MIG Welding to a restoration standard

Desirable skills for this role include;

· Strip/fit and panel alignment experience would be a distinct advantage

· Panel shaping and filler work repair to a restoration standard, experience in edge to edge filler work on vehicle bodywork, blocking panels and prep ready to hand over to the paint shop

· Experience with an English wheel, Pullmax and other restoration panel shaping equipment

· Experience in Lead loading/filling

· Gas welding, TIG Welding capability in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium

· Fixture jig experience (Celette preferably)

· Experience leading a team

All candidates are expected to;

· Have a keen eye for detail, take pride in the quality of their work, and have a strong interest in classic cars

· Have at least 5 years experience in a relevant field within the automotive industry and hold industry qualifications, be comfortable working to strict deadlines/target hours and able to follow detailed work instructions

· Have good communication and IT skills, a positive 'can-do' attitude, a strong work ethic, and be punctual/organised

· Maintain a clean and organised work environment

· Have a positive approach to learning new skills and working as part of a team

· Hold a Full UK Driving Licence,

• Bodyshop: 5 years (preferred)
  
  This role is a full-time position working Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, overtime available


All candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of our premises in Moreton Valance, Gloucestershire, GL2 7LZ.

Salary: £32,000 - £47,500 per annum, dependent on experience.,
• Company pension


• Employee discount


• On-site parking


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Monday to Friday