Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Technician

Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Technician

Peterborough | Permanent | £35,000 - £39,000

Two Positions Available

An established commercial vehicle engineering business is seeking experienced Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop Technicians to join its growing team in Peterborough.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in commercial vehicle body repair, coachbuilding, vehicle conversions, trailer repair, panel beating, welding, or fabrication.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Inspecting damaged commercial vehicles and trailers

Repairing or replacing body panels and structural components

Carrying out panel beating, straightening, and alignment work

Fabricating replacement panels and sections as required

Completing MIG welding and general fabrication tasks

Preparing repaired surfaces through sanding, filling, and priming

Undertaking trailer repairs and refurbishment work

Recording completed work and conducting final quality inspections

Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience in vehicle body repair, panel replacement, welding, or fabrication

Competent MIG welding skills and experience using workshop power tools

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship

Strong practical and problem-solving abilities

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

A qualification in Vehicle Body Repair, Welding, Fabrication, or a related discipline would be advantageous; however, candidates with strong hands-on experience are equally encouraged to apply.

Suitable backgrounds may include:

Panel Beater

Coachbuilder

Trailer Repair Technician

Accident Repair Technician

Vehicle Conversion Technician

Bus & Coach Body Repair Technician

Specialist Vehicle Builder

Welder/Fabricator

What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £35,000 - £39,000 dependent on experience

Permanent, full-time employment

Two immediate vacancies available

Diverse work across commercial and specialist vehicles

Opportunity to utilise and develop a broad range of repair, welding, and fabrication skills

Stable employment within a well-established engineering environment

Apply NowIf you have experience in vehicle body repair, coachbuilding, panel beating, welding, fabrication, or vehicle conversions, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for consideration