Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock
Posted 1 week ago by Shorterm Group
£33 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Summary: The Vehicle Builder role at the Northampton Kings Heath Depot involves working on large-scale overhaul projects to modernize train carriages. The position requires collaboration with a team to refit interiors, utilizing various materials and tools. Candidates should have relevant experience and a willingness to learn new skills. The role offers ongoing contracts with a start date in July 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stripping and preparing vehicles for repairs, cutting and fitting materials to exact measurements
- Installing components such as panels, floors, carpets, and seating with typical materials such as wood, metal, composites, sealants, and adhesives
- Assembling, fitting, and finishing interior and exterior features
- Using Siemens software/systems to input data and retrieve VMI's
- Removing and re-fitting windows
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Vehicle Builder/Coachbuilder/Carpenter/Shop Fitter
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend training courses
- NVQ Level 3 within a relevant engineering/woodworking discipline
- Ideally have Rolling Stock/Interior Vehicle experience
Salary (Rate): £32.64/hour
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Vehicle Builder
Job Location: Northampton Kings Heath Depot
Shifts: Monday-Friday Nights
Hourly Rate: £24.51 P.A.Y.E. / Pre 12 weeks £30.98 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £32.64 Umbrella
Hours Per Week: 50
Duration: Ongoing (long term contracts, 18 months+)
Start Date: July 2025
Company Summary: Working for a leading global provider of mobility solutions for urban interurban, and freight transportation sectors.
Position Summary: Working at a newly refurbished depot in Northampton working on large-scale overhaul projects, you will be working with a team of Vehicle Builders focussed on refitting the interior of train carriages to modernise the fleet.
Responsibilities Include:
- Stripping and preparing vehicles for repairs, cutting and fitting materials to exact measurements
- Installing components such as panels, floors, carpets and seating with typical materials such as wood, metal, composites, sealants and adhesives
- Assembling fitting and finishing interior and exterior features
- Use Siemens software/systems to input data and retrieve VMI's
- Removing and re-fitting windows
Person Profile:
- Experience as a Vehicle Builder/Coachbuilder/Carpenter/Shop Fitter
- Be willing to learn new skills and attend training courses to expand on your skillset
- NVQ Level 3 within a relevant engineering/woodworking discipline
- Ideally you will have Rolling Stock/Interior Vehicle experience
Contact Details:
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