Job Description
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Vehicle Bodybuilder (Coachbuilder)
Trafford Park, Manchester
Up to £15.60 per hour. Bonus opportunities available.
44 hours: 07:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday and 07:00-15:30 on Friday. Flexibility given and required.
Your Role
We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable bodybuilders to join our new team; someone who is passionate about engaging with our values and delivering quality service levels for customers.
Day to day you will be:
Working independently and on own initiative to achieve timelines and standards.
Read engineering drawings provided and work from works orders.
Experience in using hand tools, bench saws and measurement equipment whilst using them all safely.
Installing insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies
Electrically terminating lighting, switches and tail lifts
Sealing joints, floors and roofs with silicone and gel coatings.
Cutting of metals, woods and plastics using hand tools and bench equipment.
Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, vehicles and at onsite locations.
Carry out any other reasonable projects, tasks, or duties to support the business as directed by management.
Ensuring compliance with company H&S, maintenance procedures & quality control to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
Ensure good personal time keeping and conduct in line with agreed policies and procedures.
Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes/alterations to working practises are adhered to.
This role will be a great fit for you if:
You share our company values of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful.
You put health and safety and employee wellbeing first
Vehicle Bodybuilding experience
You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process
You have your own transportation or can reliably get to site
Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criterion. If you are qualified for the role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!
Benefits for you
Access to 100s of employee perks on Perkbox.
Auto-enrolment pension.
A day off for your Birthday.
20 days annual lease plus Bank Holidays.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
Branded uniform.
Death in service benefit.
Application & Interview Support
If you need support with your job application, we encourage you to explore our new Career Hub—a free resource designed to help you reach your career goals. The Career Hub offers valuable guidance on crafting standout applications, excelling in interviews, and providing support for those re-entering the workforce. Additionally, you can watch, and practice example interviews to ensure you’re fully prepared to ace yours! You can access the site here.
Our Values & Behaviours
We’re looking for incredible team members who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision-making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.
Rewarding
I am grateful. I am courageous. I am curious.
We love to say “thank you” to our team members, and we promise to let you know when you have done a great job. We will make sure you feel rewarded and valued, every step of the way. We all value our customers and go the extra mile to set standards for them – every single time they visit. You are a natural helper and have exemplary manners, you enjoy saying a simple “thanks” to your colleagues.
Reliable
I am honest. I am attentive. I am trustworthy.
Our customers can depend on us to keep their vehicles on the road with exceptional service, and our team members can trust us to set standards for them through open and honest communication, training and support, and development. You are dedicated to achieving high standards by being process driven and a critical thinker.
Respectful
I am inclusive. I am resilient. I am kind.
We are considerate and kind to our team, the definition of being a true team-player. We promote the importance of equality and diversity, the wellbeing of our team members, and we are respectful in the way we speak and act towards others. You respect and adhere to safe working practices and have good interpersonal and organisational skills.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
At Coolfreeze, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a of professionals from all walks of life, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, ****** orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise.
About Coolfreeze
Coolfreeze is an industry renowned bodybuilding (coachbuilders) company, with one site in Manchester and a second in Wiltshire. Our team are experts in their field and work to deliver exceptional customer service. So, whether our customers are needing a panel van or a 26-ton truck body, they can rely on our experience and knowledge to help them design the perfect vehicle. Our enduring success is built on a sound customer base who continue to use our services year after year, safe in the knowledge that we will meet their expectation. We have an incredible team of experts at Coolfreeze, with many achieving significant lengths of service with us, which is something we are really proud of. The longevity of our staff is a major contribution to our success and their input into our ISO +001:2008 quality control system is an integral part of our high standards. Coolfreeze is a well-known and respected name in the industry and also has the resilience and high standing of owners, Rygor Group, behind it.
✅ Hiring Process
We shortlist CVs online, so make sure to include information about yourself that makes you stand out
A short screening call with our hiring manager or a member of our people team
Come to site and meet the team, have a tour, and let’s have a chat so we can get to know each other better
If your application is successful, we’ll be excited to make you an offer
Support - If you need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.
Vehicle Bodybuilder (Coachbuilder)
Trafford Park, Manchester
Up to £15.60 per hour. Bonus opportunities available.
44 hours: 07:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday and 07:00-15:30 on Friday. Flexibility given and required.
Your Role
We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable bodybuilders to join our new team; someone who is passionate about engaging with our values and delivering quality service levels for customers.
Day to day you will be:
Working independently and on own initiative to achieve timelines and standards.
Read engineering drawings provided and work from works orders.
Experience in using hand tools, bench saws and measurement equipment whilst using them all safely.
Installing insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies
Electrically terminating lighting, switches and tail lifts
Sealing joints, floors and roofs with silicone and gel coatings.
Cutting of metals, woods and plastics using hand tools and bench equipment.
Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, vehicles and at onsite locations.
Carry out any other reasonable projects, tasks, or duties to support the business as directed by management.
Ensuring compliance with company H&S, maintenance procedures & quality control to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
Ensure good personal time keeping and conduct in line with agreed policies and procedures.
Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes/alterations to working practises are adhered to.
This role will be a great fit for you if:
You share our company values of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful.
You put health and safety and employee wellbeing first
Vehicle Bodybuilding experience
You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process
You have your own transportation or can reliably get to site
Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criterion. If you are qualified for the role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!
Benefits for you
Access to 100s of employee perks on Perkbox.
Auto-enrolment pension.
A day off for your Birthday.
20 days annual lease plus Bank Holidays.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
Branded uniform.
Death in service benefit.
Application & Interview Support
If you need support with your job application, we encourage you to explore our new Career Hub—a free resource designed to help you reach your career goals. The Career Hub offers valuable guidance on crafting standout applications, excelling in interviews, and providing support for those re-entering the workforce. Additionally, you can watch, and practice example interviews to ensure you’re fully prepared to ace yours! You can access the site here.
Our Values & Behaviours
We’re looking for incredible team members who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision-making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.
Rewarding
I am grateful. I am courageous. I am curious.
We love to say “thank you” to our team members, and we promise to let you know when you have done a great job. We will make sure you feel rewarded and valued, every step of the way. We all value our customers and go the extra mile to set standards for them – every single time they visit. You are a natural helper and have exemplary manners, you enjoy saying a simple “thanks” to your colleagues.
Reliable
I am honest. I am attentive. I am trustworthy.
Our customers can depend on us to keep their vehicles on the road with exceptional service, and our team members can trust us to set standards for them through open and honest communication, training and support, and development. You are dedicated to achieving high standards by being process driven and a critical thinker.
Respectful
I am inclusive. I am resilient. I am kind.
We are considerate and kind to our team, the definition of being a true team-player. We promote the importance of equality and diversity, the wellbeing of our team members, and we are respectful in the way we speak and act towards others. You respect and adhere to safe working practices and have good interpersonal and organisational skills.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
At Coolfreeze, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a of professionals from all walks of life, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, ****** orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise.
About Coolfreeze
Coolfreeze is an industry renowned bodybuilding (coachbuilders) company, with one site in Manchester and a second in Wiltshire. Our team are experts in their field and work to deliver exceptional customer service. So, whether our customers are needing a panel van or a 26-ton truck body, they can rely on our experience and knowledge to help them design the perfect vehicle. Our enduring success is built on a sound customer base who continue to use our services year after year, safe in the knowledge that we will meet their expectation. We have an incredible team of experts at Coolfreeze, with many achieving significant lengths of service with us, which is something we are really proud of. The longevity of our staff is a major contribution to our success and their input into our ISO +001:2008 quality control system is an integral part of our high standards. Coolfreeze is a well-known and respected name in the industry and also has the resilience and high standing of owners, Rygor Group, behind it.
✅ Hiring Process
We shortlist CVs online, so make sure to include information about yourself that makes you stand out
A short screening call with our hiring manager or a member of our people team
Come to site and meet the team, have a tour, and let’s have a chat so we can get to know each other better
If your application is successful, we’ll be excited to make you an offer
Support - If you need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Vehicle Bodybuilder (Coachbuilder) position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Manchester offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.