3 Repair jobs in Portsmouth

Job Description

Overview

Birchwood Group is a forward-looking company with retail stores, workshops and facilities based across the south coast of Sussex and Hampshire.

Reporting to the General Manager, we are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our team at our Pronto workshop in Chichester.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Repair damaged vehicle bodywork, including dents and scratches
• Remove and replace damaged panels
• Ensure all repair work aligns with manufacturer and franchise guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Strip and refit where necessary, including panel alignment and adjustment
• Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
• Ensure that all vehicles comply with the safety standards when returned to customers
• Removal and safe storage/disposal of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order
• Report any defects or damage linked to associated job but not down for repair
• Take care of equipment, special tools, personal tools and report any faulty equipment to your line manager
• Filler repairs, finished correctly in P180 and ensure pinholes are checked
• Ensure underseal, weld through primers and anti-corrosion measures are complete before next stage
• Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off
• Collaborate with the body shop team to ensure efficient, high-quality service
• Preparing vehicles for paintwork (including masking)
• Attending to and repairing scratches, scuffs and dents
• Mixing paint to apply to vehicles
• Refurbishing painted alloy wheels
• Refurbishing and renovating used cars ready for resale

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a panel beater
• Expertise with panel beating tools and equipment
• Team player who uses their initiative, is flexible and has a can-do attitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Organised and takes responsibility for their own actions

Package:

• Salary: £32,000 (£38,000 OTE)

• Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday's 08.00 to 12.00 (1 in 2 on rota)

• Holiday: 22 days per year + bank holidays

• Benefits: Health cash plan, Subsidised vehicle purchase and aftersales scheme (upon completion of probation)

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

**Job Description Summary**
GE Aviation pioneered the worlds first civil certified HUMS in 1991, and the most successful carry aboard Rotor Track & Balance system (RADS / AVA). GE has decades of field proven capabilities in helicopter drivetrain and rotor diagnostics, engine health monitoring, real-time airborne and ground software, data storage and transfer, and extensive aircraft integration and installation.
We are seeking a Production and Repair Specialist to join our Production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining equipment produced locally at our Chandlers Ford facility ranging from helicopter rotor blade trackers, to aircraft cables and signal condition units for engine debris monitoring. We follow Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost as the four cornerstones of our organisation.
**Job Description**
**Key accountabilities and responsibilities:**
+ Advanced Assembly and Production: Manufacture complex electro-mechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, and PCBs, ensuring all work conforms to engineering drawings, BoM, and exacting quality specifications.
+ Quality Assurance: Test and inspect finished products to ensure they meet our rigorous quality standards and Bill of Materials (BoM).
+ Expert Diagnostics and Repair: Perform electronic component fault finding, diagnosis, and skilful PCB rework and repair to restore products to full functionality.
+ Goods Inspection: Assist with the inspection of incoming parts to ensure conformity before they are used in assembly.
+ Continuous Improvement: Proactively provide feedback and contribute ideas to support continuous improvement initiatives within the production process.
+ Team Collaboration: Communicate clear instructions to team members and confidently seek assistance or clarification when required.
+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members, escalating issues, and providing feedback to support a smooth workflow.
**Qualifications and Skills:**
Essential:
+ Technical Assembly Expertise: At least four years of hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly, including soldering, wiring, and crimping.
+ Soldering Proficiency: Proven experience and skill in hand soldering electronic components and wires.
+ Troubleshooting Acumen: Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair faults in electronic components and PCBs.
+ Technical Comprehension: The ability to read and accurately interpret technical documents, such as schematics, wire diagrams, Bill of Materials (BoMs), and engineering drawings.
+ Component Recognition: A solid understanding and ability to identify common electronic components, including resistors.
+ ESD Awareness: A strong understanding and consistent practice of safe Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures.
+ Computer Literacy: Basic computer skills, including proficiency with standard office applications like Word, PDF, Outlook, and Teams, for documentation and communication.
+ Manual Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for intricate assembly work.
+ Formal Education: An Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) demonstrates a strong theoretical foundation.
Desirable (Nice-to-have):
+ Industry Certifications: Holding an IPC610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) and/or IPC620 (Acceptability of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) certification is highly desirable.
+ Conformal Coating: Previous experience applying conformal coating for added protection of electronics.
+ Quality Control Experience: Experience with inspection and quality control processes in a manufacturing environment.
+ Team Collaboration: Experience working in a team environment, with a history of effective communication and knowledge sharing.
**Flexible Working**
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
**Total Reward**
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
+ Pension
+ Bonus
+ Life Assurance
+ Group income protection
+ Private medical cover
**Security Clearance**
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS ( to Work**
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. ( Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.