Coachbuilder

Job Title: Coachbuilder

Location: Reading

Salary: £22.56 per hour + Overtime

As an experienced and skilled Coachbuilder you will work as part of a team of coach builders, repairing and constructing the bodywork of a varied fleet of vehicles. Using your skills, you will be required to weld, fabricate, restore and repair accident‑damaged vehicles using a variety of materials including steel, aluminium, fiberglass and other composite materials.

• Design, fabricate, and assemble vehicle bodies and frames, including custom parts and panels
• Restore and repair vehicles to original design while maintaining functionality and safety
• Utilize traditional and modern metalworking tools (e.g., welding, cutting, shaping, and riveting) to build and modify vehicle bodies and structural components
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for both yourself, and your colleagues
• Work alongside other skilled tradespeople, such as engineers, painters, upholsterers and electricians, to ensure a seamless and successful vehicle body repair and restoration
• Inspect work for precision, accuracy, and quality, ensuring all work adheres to company and industry standards