Fabricator Automotive/ Panel Beater

Fabricator

About Us: Tuthill is a family-owned business with over 50 years of success in the motorsport and automotive industry. Based in Oxfordshire, we are globally recognised for our high-performance vehicles and historic Porsche builds. Our team takes pride in restoring and building bespoke road, race, and rally cars, with all aspects of the process completed in-house. With a rich legacy of innovation, integrity, and competitive success, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our employees.

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and responsible Fabricator to join our team. As part of the Fabrication team, you will play a key role in the repair, preparation and fabrication of body shells and components, contributing to the build and restoration of high-quality road, race and rally vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be working in our state-of-the-art facility alongside a friendly, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

Must be able to carry out rust repairs to an excellent standard and have experience in accident damage.

• Repair and up spec body shells to the highest level
• Carry out crash repairs
• Be familiar with jigging and straightening body shells
• Fully fabricate and weld components from drawings
• Fabricate and weld one off components
• Tig weld sub-assemblies for shell build programme
• Being responsible for ensuring work is carried out to a high standard of quality
• Adhere to a high level of personal presentation
• Maintain the workshop in a clean and professional way
• Be familiar with and work to the company’s health and safety standards
• Advise and report on any issues relating to health and safety
• To comply with all company policies and procedures
• Support other departments when required

What We're Looking For:

• Must have good attention to detail
• An individual who is energetic, proactive, calm under pressure and highly personable
• Strong Team-player – ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit, and dedicated team
• Be able to carry out tasks with minimal supervision
• Flexibility – being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required

Key Competencies:

• Past experience in working within an automotive body shop
• Candidates must also be skilled in car restoration and metal fabrication
• Be fully competent in the use of MIG and TIG welding techniques
• Be able to panel fit full body shells
• Be able to communicate effectively and resolve problems quickly and efficiently
• Excellent communication, organisation and inter-personal skills
• Full Driving license

What We Offer:

• The chance to work in a highly respected, family-owned business
• A modern, well-equipped workplace in Oxfordshire
• A collaborative and welcoming team environment
• The opportunity to contribute to world-class road, rally and race car projects
• A competitive salary
• Guaranteed time off over Christmas
• An on-site gym
• After work team activities
• Staff events
• Looking After Me, wellbeing support

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to grow your career with a company that cares about its people, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person