Trainee Coachbuilder

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Trainee Coachbuilder

Salary: £29-34k per annum

Location: Winsford, Cheshire

Working Hours: (Days)Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm

(Nights) Monday - Thursday 19.45pm - 06.00am

You may be required to work occasional evenings or weekends to meet business needs.

Key Objectives

As a Trainee Coachbuilder, you will join our specialist bodybuilding team or production line, where you will learn the skills required to build high-quality trailers and vehicle bodies. This is a hands-on role designed to provide full training and development in coachbuilding techniques. Over time, you will gain experience working with materials such as hardwoods, fibreglass, steel, and aluminium while developing a strong understanding of vehicle body construction.

Responsibilities

* Learn to follow technical drawings and specification sheets under supervision.

* Assist and support team members to meet production targets.

* Follow clear instructions from senior colleagues and coaches.

* Work safely and comply with all health and safety rules and regulations.

* Maintain good housekeeping standards in the production area.

* Use raw materials and consumables efficiently to minimise waste.

* Contribute to a safe and productive working environment.

As part of your development, you may be asked to assist with a variety of tasks. Training will be provided to ensure you are fully supported.

Key Skills & Attributes

* Strong willingness to learn new skills and develop as a coachbuilder.

* Practical, hands-on approach to work.

* Keen eye for quality and detail.

* Ability to use hand tools (training provided, prior experience advantageous).

* Good team player with a proactive attitude.

* Interest in working from technical drawings and learning how to interpret them.

* Willingness to build your own basic hand tool kit over time as your skills grow.

Employee Benefits

* 39-hour week with flexible start/finish times.

* 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata to length of service).

* Holiday purchase scheme (available every January).

* Enhanced parental leave.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

* Subsidised on-site canteen.

* Death in service benefit.

* Christmas shutdown

For more information about this role and how to apply please call on the details below or email your CV.

Contact: Ronnie Burton

Telephone: (phone number removed)

Email: (url removed)

Ad ID: 5417123895