Entry Level Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock

Entry Level Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock

Entry level 38700 - 48700 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Shorterm Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a team to modernise train carriages and work on exciting overhaul projects.
  • Company: Leading global provider of mobility solutions in transportation.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing contracts, and opportunities for skill development.
  • Other info: Long-term contracts with a supportive team environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in urban transport while learning valuable skills.
  • Qualifications: Willingness to learn; experience in vehicle building or maintenance is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 38700 - 48700 Β£ per year.

Job Location: Northampton Kings Heath Depot

Shifts: Monday-Friday Days

Hourly Rate: 18.68 P.A.Y.E. / Pre 12 weeks 23.83 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks 25.11 Umbrella

Hours Per Week: 50

Duration: Ongoing (long term contracts)

Start Date: end of July 2027

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 on large-scale overhaul projects, you will be working with a team of Vehicle Builders focused 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
  • Using Siemens software/systems to input data and retrieve VMI's
  • Removing and re-fitting windows

Person Profile:

  • Be willing to learn new skills and attend training courses to expand on your skillset
  • Ideally you will have an NVQ
  • Ideally you will have Vehicle Building or maintenance experience from a vehicle setting e.g. automotive, HGV, PSV or Rolling Stock, alternatively carpentry or shop fitting

Entry Level Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock employer: Shorterm Group

Join a leading global provider of mobility solutions at our newly refurbished Northampton Kings Heath Depot, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to modernising train carriages. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training and skill development, alongside competitive pay rates and long-term contract opportunities. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to large-scale overhaul projects in a role that promises meaningful and rewarding employment.

Shorterm Group

Contact Details:

Shorterm Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Entry Level Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock

Vehicle Building
Interior Refitting
Material Cutting and Fitting
Component Installation
Data Input and Retrieval using Siemens Software
Window Removal and Re-fitting
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