Job Title:  Bodywork Trainee

Job Category:  Bodyshop

Location:  Aylesford, ME20

Travel Required:  Yes

Level/Salary Range:  Up to £11.44 p/hr (age dependant)

Position Type:  Full Time

Will Train Applicant(s):  Yes

Applications Accepted By Email:  info@touchupsltd.co.uk with subject Line: Job Applications – TUBT/0824

Applications Accepted By Telephone:  07771 621769

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Touch Ups are in search of an exceptional and motivated individual to join their growing team as a Bodywork Trainee.  You will be working with a small, dedicated team who pride themselves on the work they do.  As a Trainee with Touch Ups, you will receive training and support from the whole team and will learn to remove, repair and replace damaged bodywork on a variety of vehicles, as your skills build. You will help to support the team both out on the road and within our bodyshop so no two days are the same.

Key tasks involve (but not limited to):

·        Learning to assess the extent to the vehicle damage

·        Learning to prep, mask and prime vehicles & wheels

·        Learn to remove and replace parts

·        Learn the right tools required and how to handle & maintain them

·        Repairing small dents & chipped paintwork

·        Liaising with customers both face to face and on the phone

·        Assisting with administration and kit cleaning duties

·        Driving a company van to/from customer sites

The ideal candidate should be/have the following:

·        Great time management/time keeping

·        Polite, honest, well-kept, hard-working and self-motivated

·        Good face to face communication skills

·        Motivated to become an integral part of the team

·        A full UK driving licence (held for a minimum of 1 year)

The Role:

1.      Involves numerous and varied activities on many different vehicles and customers

2.      As a Bodywork Trainee within our Bodyshop you will be working as part of a close knit team

3.      Involves an admin element in which attention to detail is essential

4.      Demands good manners and communication at all times

5.      Requires the need to follow instructions to the letter.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

·        Minimum qualification of GCSE or equivalent at 9*-4 (A-C grade) in English and Maths.

·        Experience working within a wheel repair, SMART repair or bodyshop environment is essential

·        A full UK driving licence (held for a minimum of 1 year) is preferred but not essential

Benefits Offered

Alongside a competitive salary we also include: 28 days’ annual leave (including Bank/Public holidays), participation in company pension scheme and onsite parking.

Additional Notes

We operate Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00.  Saturdays and after hours working may be required from time to time to meet the needs of the business.

This role may be subject to Employment Screening or a valid DBS Certificate.