Accessory fitter

About the role

This is primarily a hands-on fitting position for an experienced and capable 4x4 Accessory Fitter / Automotive Technician to join the workshop team. The role involves fitting a broad range of vehicle accessories and components including bull bars, shock absorbers, wheels and tyres, tow bars, underbody components, brackets, tanks, vehicle accessories and other custom equipment. The workshop works extensively with Mitsubishi Fuso Canter and Isuzu NPS 4x4 trucks as well as Global Xplorer motorhome builds, so the work is varied and considerably more interesting than repetitive accessory fitting.

Key responsibilities

• Fitting 4x4 accessories and vehicle components including bull bars, tow bars, brackets, tanks and underbody accessories
• Wheels, tyres and associated vehicle modifications
• Drilling, measuring, mounting and accurately fitting custom components
• Basic mechanical work and fault finding
• Reading fitting instructions, drawings and job sheets
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and presentation
• Working with workshop, fabrication and auto-electrical teams to complete vehicle builds

About you

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on fitting experience
• Previous automotive, 4x4 accessory, truck, caravan, motorhome or similar experience
• Ability to confidently use workshop and power tools
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to measure, drill, fabricate minor brackets and make components fit properly
• Ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of a job
• Current driver's licence
• Reliable, practical and willing to be part of a workshop team
• Auto-electrical experience would be a significant advantage but is not essential

About us

AAV4x4 designs, manufactures and modifies specialist 4x4 trucks and expedition vehicles from our Brendale facility. The successful applicant will work on some unusual and interesting vehicles rather than doing the same installation every day.