Body Vehicle Repairer

Vehicle body builders and repairers construct and repair the bodies of road vehicles, and fit interior and exterior fittings to vehicle bodies.

Main Tasks

• diagnoses job requirements or ascertains work specifications from drawings or instruction
• selects, cuts, shapes and assembles materials to form parts of vehicle underframe, framework and bod
• repairs damage to chassis and engine mountings using hydraulic rams, jacks and jig
• hammers out dents in bodywork, fills in small depressions or corroded areas in solder, plastic or other filler compound and replaces body panels using hand and power tool
• installs and repairs interior fittings including seats, seatbelts and fascia in cars, sinks and special features in caravans and mobile shop
• positions, secures and repairs external fittings including windows, doors, door handles, catches and roof attachment

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