Vehicle Builder
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: 40 hours per week
Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Builder to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing operation based in the Milton Keynes area.
This is a hands-on, skilled role suited to someone with a strong background in vehicle building, coachbuilding, carpentry/joinery, vehicle interiors, assembly or a similar engineering trade.
You will be working as part of an experienced team carrying out the build, refurbishment and repair of vehicle interiors to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Stripping and rebuilding vehicle interiors
- Removing and replacing interior panels and components
- Removing, repairing and replacing flooring and plywood floor panels
- Cutting materials accurately to specified shapes and measurements
- Re-insulating vehicle panels
- Carrying out assembly and fitting work
- Working with a range of materials including wood and GRP
- Using hand and power tools including saws, chisels, planes, screwdrivers, spanners, torque wrenches, circular saws and jigsaws
- Working accurately from written instructions and specifications
- Completing work to the required quality and safety standards
- Checking and self-certifying completed work where required
About You
We are looking for someone who has a good practical engineering or skilled-trade background and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience within vehicle building, coachbuilding, vehicle interiors, carpentry/joinery, assembly or a similar skilled trade
- An apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent trade qualification would be advantageous
- Good practical experience using hand and power tools
- Strong attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- An understanding of quality standards and safe working practices
- The ability to work effectively to deadlines
Previous experience working with rail vehicles or rolling stock would be advantageous but is not essential.
There may occasionally be a requirement to work different shifts or travel to other UK sites, so some flexibility will be required.
What's on Offer?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established operation offering a skilled, varied and hands-on role.
40 hours per week | 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays | Long-term opportunity
If you have a background in vehicle building, coachbuilding, carpentry, vehicle interiors or hands-on engineering and would like to find out more, apply today with your CV.
Vehicle Builder in Milton Keynes employer: Industrious Recruitment Careers
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Contact Details:
Industrious Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
