Welder / Fitter / Fabricator(HGV)

Wakefield
3 weeks ago
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

My client in the Leeds area looking for Welder / Fabricators.

The client specialise in both building and repairing commercial bodies, but we also offer a diverse range of services including: metal fabrication, general body repairs, accident damage and paintwork, vehicle electrics and so much more.

We work with various materials, such as: steel, aluminium, plastic composites, wood and GRP products, utilising skills including: drilling, welding, grinding, folding and cutting of materials.

Duties include:

· Building, repairing and modifying commercial vehicle bodies.

· Fabrication and welding.

· Completing appropriate paperwork associated with job including time records.

· Using various tools and machinery.

· Preparing vehicles for painting.

· Repairing minor dents, scratches, and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces.

Skills Required:

· Previous experience in body/coach building or commercial paint prep is essential, with ideally a minimum of 3 years of experience.

· Knowledge and experience in metal fabrication and welding, vehicle electrics, paint & repair, CNC plasma cutting and a forklift certificate would be a distinct advantage.

· Good time keeping and ability to work to build time frames.

· Awareness of and adherence to all housekeeping and Health and Safety Regulations.

· The completion of paperwork associated with jobs and time records is essential.

· Ability to work as a team or independently.

· Ability to paint would be an advantage.

· Knowledge of hydraulic systems would be an advantage, but not essential.

· Verbal communication.

· Numeracy skills.

· Full UK driving licence.

· HGV licence would be an advantage, but not essential.

· Ability to work from technical drawings.

Working Days (Overtime available)

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