Bus Body Builder / Panel Beater

ABOUT VOLGREN:

Volgren was established in 1977 and is Australia’s largest and most successful bus body builder. We operate three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia, along with Aftersales facilities across five states — Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and our newly opened facility in South Australia. 

Volgren is part of the Marcopolo Group – a Brazilian Bus Manufacturer. It has a manufacturing presence in 12 countries, employing more than 14,000 people.

Volgren builds bus bodies for the world’s leading chassis manufacturer’s including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently we delivered Western Australia’s 100th ‘E’ bus on the Volvo chassis.

Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class leading technology and our unmatched after sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.

Our focus is to provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation. We are a bunch of people who really love what we do, champion ideas and innovation, get around each other and strive for quality.

Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of future - Electric Vehicles.

Our values include:

• Respect and Appreciation of People
• Making it Happen with Excellence
• Customer Satisfaction
• Ethics and Integrity
• Sustainability
• Teamwork

BENEFITS:

• The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
• Continue to be a part of a growth orientated global organisation.
• Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
• Ability to work within a close team environment
• Opportunity to travel interstate
• Be part of the National Incentive Program
• 24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free onsite parking available
• Monthly RDO

ABOUT THE ROLE:

With the recent local and world markets shift toward zero emission vehicles and benefitting from Volgren’s strong focus on the design and development of innovative new bus solutions, we are looking to increase our workforce at this exciting time with talented individuals contributing to the overall success of our company. 

We are looking to fill a Bus Body Builder/Panel Beater position within our Dandenong facility. In this hands-on position, you will have a strong drive and motivation to succeed and be able to work in a safety conscious environment and the future of Electrical bus building.

• Design and fabricate solutions for aftermarket and brand specific accessories.
• Cutting and shaping panels of sheet metal, aluminium and reinforced plastic and attaching to frameworks.
• Ability to work outside trade skill set.
• Repair and assemble Bus Panel accident repairs.
• Installing internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests
• Ability to read electrical drawings for repair work.
• Auto electrical repairs and diagnosis is desirable.
• Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Aligning parts to be joined using specialised equipment and measuring instruments.
• Joining metal sections using various welding techniques.
• Framing and fitting hardware based on different on specifications.
• Keep a clean and tidy workspace.
• Identify and defective items and handle according to established procedures.
• Follow all relevant safety guidelines and procedures.
• MR Licence desirable but not essential.
• Forklift Licence desirable but not essential.
• Pay rate is market competitive and depends on experience and qualifications. This will be a permanent full-time opportunity and paid as per our Enterprise Agreement.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

• Previous exposure and experience in a vehicle Manufacturing/Service/Electrical/Panel/ Fitter environment will be highly regarded.

This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test

Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. 

As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.*