Job Title: Automotive Fitter Location: Derby, DE1 Company: auto-scan Pay Rate: £13.85 PAYE or £18.00 Ltd Company Duration: Initial 3-months About Us Auto-scan is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. The Role As a Fitter, you will carry out hands-on mechanical and cosmetic modifications on commercial vans and 4x4s. Daily tasks include fitting pre-drilled plywood lining, applying scuff protection, and installing customer accessories such as tow bars, tie hooks, and alloy wheels. You will drive vehicles to and from the workshop compound, follow standardized build plans (TAKT times), scan vehicle IDs, and perform final Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) to ensure all work meets dealer specifications. This role requires a practical, mechanically minded approach and confidence using hand and power tools like spanners, wrenches, and powered screwdrivers. You will receive full training on all assembly processes, starting with a mandatory half-day onsite driving assessment, followed by a period working alongside an experienced technician. You will also assist with parts restocking during line stoppages to keep production moving. If you can read build instructions, follow set workflows, and take pride in quality workmanship, this role provides steady, practical work in a structured workshop environment. WORKING HOURS Mon - Fri Day Shift: 07:00 - 15:30 Compulsory Overtime is required to catch back production when it cannot be achieved within the standard working hours. This is typically 1 hour per shift (Finish 16:30) but can extend up to 2 hours. Overtime requirements are communicated daily around 14:00. Weekend Overtime is also required on an ad hoc basis to recover shortfalls against the build plan, typically, this will be a day shift on Saturday or Sunday. Please Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS). All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We are NOT able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role. We DO NOT accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies. Requirements Applying Scuff Protection - Apply a templated plastic protector inside the door handle area and apply a metal protector to the inside of the door sill. Plywood Fit Out - Fit pre cut, pre drilled plywood boarding to the floor and inside door and side panels of commercial vans Vehicle Conversion - Fit various customer-selected post-production customized parts to 4x4 Vehicles such as Tow Bar, Floor and side protection panels, Tie Hooks and Alloy Wheels. PDI - Inspect completed vehicles to a predefined standard before release to the dealer. Restocking parts to production areas - This activity fills idle time during production stoppages due to parts or vehicle shortages. Skills
Automotive Fitter employer: Autoscan
Autoscan UK Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Solihull, offering a dynamic work environment where craftsmanship and quality are at the forefront of our operations. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that encourages employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members can thrive in their roles while contributing to the production of world-class motorcycles. With competitive pay rates and a commitment to excellence, joining us means being part of a prestigious brand that values both its employees and the quality of its products.
