Job Title: HGV / Coach Builder – Commercial Vehicle Body Repair Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Hoddesdon, EN11 0DJ
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Working Hours: 7am – 4pm
Holiday: 29 days + 3 Bank Holidays
Company Overview: CHS is an award-winning commercial vehicle repair body shop. We work with all the major UK insurers and numerous blue-chip businesses to keep their cars, vans and trucks on the road. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced HGV / Coach Builder to join our skilled workshop team at our Head Office in Hoddesdon.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual with a strong background in commercial vehicle body repairs. You will play a key role in restoring damaged HGVs, coaches, buses and commercial vehicles to manufacturer and industry standards, ensuring the highest levels of quality, safety and workmanship.
The team works hard in a fast-paced environment where quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for repairing and restoring damaged vehicle panels to their original condition.
- Carry out structural and cosmetic repairs to HGVs, coaches, buses and commercial vehicles
- Remove and replace damaged body panels and components
- Repair and replace aluminium, steel and composite panels
- Carry out panel repairs, fabrication and body alignment
- Undertake chassis and framework repairs where required
- Use welding equipment and body repair tools safely and effectively
- Work from job cards, repair methods and manufacturer specifications
- Liaise with workshop controllers, estimators and parts departments to ensure repairs progress efficiently
- Ensure all repairs are completed to the highest quality standards
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
Candidate Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an HGV Coach Builder, Commercial Vehicle Body Repair Technician or similar role is essential
- Experience repairing HGVs, coaches, buses or other commercial vehicles
- Excellent knowledge of commercial vehicle body construction and repair techniques
- Experience working with steel, aluminium and composite materials
- Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High attention to detail with pride in producing quality workmanship
- Reliable, conscientious and professional
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment
- Full UK driving licence preferred
If you are passionate about automotive repair and have the skills required for this position, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.
Salary will be dependent upon experience.
Opening Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
