Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock
Shorterm Group
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 13 days
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1UB, England

£18.86 - £25.11 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Vehicle Builder position is located at the Northampton Kings Heath Depot and offers a competitive hourly rate starting at £18.68 P.A.Y.E.
- Candidates will work Monday to Friday, with a total of 50 hours per week, and the role is ongoing with long-term contracts available.
- The job involves refitting the interiors of train carriages and requires experience as a Vehicle Builder, Coachbuilder, Carpenter, or Shop Fitter.
- Applicants should possess an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering or woodworking discipline and ideally have experience with Rolling Stock or Interior Vehicles.
- The position is set to start in July 2025, with pay rates increasing to £25.11 Umbrella after the initial 12-week period.
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
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