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Purpose of Post:
The Coachbuilder will be responsible for the manufacture of parts for assembly on the production and assembly line. The role will involve drilling, cutting, riveting, bolting and screwing parts using hand tools and basic cutting machinery. You will be responsible for building the vehicle to specification, to a high quality within the agreed timeframe.
Key Tasks:
Fabrication of complex parts and assemblies to support the manufacturing process. Reading and working from complex part and assembly drawings and schematics and following verbal instructions. Moving between several distinct operations whilst maintaining high quality workmanship and overall efficiency.
Fitting and assembly of metal, wood and laminate components to vehicles during the assembly process in accordance with the customer and build specifications.
Safe operation of plant, equipment and/or hand tools associated with the manufacture, fitting or assembly of components
Compliance with the companys Health and Safety procedures.
Undertaking training or retraining associated with the post or the introduction of new working practices and training other colleagues.
General
Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality.
Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.
Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.
Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.
You must maintain high standards of personal accountability.
You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided.
You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare.
You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
You must comply with the no smoking policy.
Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role.
Completing basic administrative tasks, filling in company forms or documents, WMPs.
You will ensure that your work area is maintained in a safe and tidy manner.
Note: This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.
Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.
Education Attainments
Time Served in relevant discipline e.g. Fitter, Mechanic, plumber (written confirmation required) OR
4 Years chassis experience/Relevant experience.
Job Experience
Relevant experience using a variety of hand, power and air tools.
Specialist Knowledge / Skills
Ability to read engineering drawings. Disposition
Good interpersonal skills.
Willing to undertake or provide training as required.
An awareness of general Health and Safety rules. Circumstances
Proven ability to be flexible, working overtime and changing shift patterns as required.
