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Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock

Northampton
2 weeks ago
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Job Title: Vehicle Builder
Job Location: Northampton Kings Heath Depot
Shifts: Monday-Friday Days
Hourly Rate: £18.68 P.A.Y.E. / Pre 12 weeks £23.383 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £25.11 Umbrella
Hours Per Week: 50
Duration: Ongoing (long term contracts)
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. ja

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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    Phone Number: (phone number removed)

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