At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team modernising train interiors and work on exciting overhaul projects.
- Company: Leading global provider of mobility solutions with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, ongoing contract, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Long-term role with a supportive team in a newly refurbished depot.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact in the transport sector while honing your craft.
- Qualifications: Experience in vehicle building or carpentry; eagerness to learn new skills.
Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm (50 hours per week)
Rates: £18.68 PAYE, £23.83 Umbrella (pre 12 weeks), £25.11 Umbrella (post 12 weeks)
Duration: Ongoing (long-term contract)
Company Summary: Working for a leading global provider of mobility solutions across urban, interurban and freight transportation sectors.
Position Summary: This role is based at a newly refurbished depot in Northampton, supporting large-scale overhaul projects. You will be part of a team of Vehicle Builders responsible for refitting and modernising the interiors of train carriages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stripping and preparing vehicles for repair work
- Cutting and fitting materials to precise measurements
- Installing components such as panels, flooring, carpets and seating using materials including wood, metal, composites, sealants and adhesives
- Assembling, fitting and finishing interior and exterior features
- Using Siemens systems/software to input data and access VMI information
- Removing and refitting windows
Person Profile:
- Previous experience as a Vehicle Builder, Coachbuilder, Carpenter or Shop Fitter
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend training courses
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering or woodworking discipline (desirable)
- Ideally experience within rolling stock or vehicle interiors
Start Date on the 27th July. Assessment day on the 14th July.
Coach Builders (all mechanical experience cons) in Northampton employer: Shorterm Group
Join a leading global provider of mobility solutions at our newly refurbished Kings Heath Depot in Northampton, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to modernising train interiors. We offer competitive pay rates, a supportive work culture that encourages skill development, and long-term contract opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment in the transportation sector.
