Job Description
Date posted: January 26, 2026
Pay: From £16.00 per hour
Job description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Body Builder to join our client based in St Helens to work on automotive repair and restoration . The ideal candidate will have experience in auto body repair, fabrication, and vehicle maintenance, with a strong focus on precision craftsmanship. This role involves building, repairing, and restoring vehicle bodies to meet high-quality standards, utilizing a variety of tools and techniques. A background in dealership work, auto painting, and auto glass installation is highly desirable. The position offers an engaging environment for those passionate about automotive repair and customization.
Duties
- Assemble and install vehicle body panels using hand tools, power tools, welding, and soldering techniques
- Perform auto body repairs including sheet metal work, auto painting, and auto glass replacement
- Conduct fabrication tasks such as cutting, shaping, and welding sheet metal using MIG welding and other welding methods
- Repair and restore vehicles by performing auto restoration tasks with attention to detail
- Maintain vehicle alignment, suspension, and mechanical components as needed
- Prepare vehicles for detailing by ensuring all bodywork is properly finished and smooth
- Use auto estimating skills to assess damage and determine necessary repairs
- Assist with vehicle maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and safety standards are met
- Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and quality standards
Skills
- Proven experience or background in automotive repair preferred
- Proficiency in MIG welding, welding, soldering, and fabrication techniques
- Strong mechanical knowledge related to vehicle systems and auto body repair
- Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, auto painting equipment including airless paint spraying
- Experience with auto glass installation and auto painting processes
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently during assembly or repair tasks
- Familiarity with auto restoration projects and auto estimating procedures
- Knowledge of sheet metal work, auto body alignment, detailing, and automotive repair processes
- Excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients or team members
- Mechanic experience or background in automotive repair is a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
