Body Shop Operative

Description

Body Shop Operative – Thorne (DN8) – Leading Automotive Services Provider

Join a leading automotive services provider and take your skills to the next level at a major vehicle distribution and refurbishment centre in Thorne.

You’ll be perfect for this role if you:

Have experience in vehicle body shop operations or a similar automotive environment

Take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship to exacting standards

Are confident working to health & safety regulations and company procedures

Can work efficiently, prioritising tasks while maintaining attention to detail

Are flexible and ready to take on a variety of tasks day-to-day

What you NEED

Previous experience in vehicle body shop or automotive repair

Knowledge of vehicle preparation, masking, polishing, and smart repairs

Ability to carry out basic de-trim and re-trim tasks following manufacturer instructions

Understanding of warranty repair procedures and quality standards

Commitment to health & safety and environmental compliance (ISO 9001/14001 awareness is a plus)

What you’ll get in return

£28,080 per annum, with company benefits including pension scheme and employee support initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to train and develop within a leading automotive services provider, working in a modern, well-equipped facility with a supportive team.

Nice to Haves

Experience with manufacturer-specific repairs, applying decals, post-paint polishing, or familiarity with workshop management systems and job logging.

Company Profile

Our client is a well-established automotive services provider, specialising in vehicle distribution, refurbishment, and repair. The Thorne site plays a key role in preparing vehicles to the highest quality standards before they reach customers.

Role & Responsibilities

Prepare vehicles, panels, and wheels ready for paint. Mask vehicles ahead of painting and polish them post-paint to high-quality standards. Carry out smart repairs, de-trim/re-trim tasks, and apply decals as required. Complete warranty repairs following company policy and procedures. Ensure all repairs are efficient, cost-effective, and meet quality standards. Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health & safety legislation. Correctly log all jobs in the workshop system and follow management instructions. Embrace new methods, techniques, and training as required. Support the team and perform other reasonable tasks to meet operational requirements.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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