All Mechanical Backgrounds - coach builders
Shorterm Group · Carpenter · viaReed
£23.00 - £25.00 per hour
Northampton, East MidlandsContractFull-timeOn-site
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 21d ago
- Specialism
- Carpenter
- Sector
- Construction
- Reference
- reed-57392285
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Job Title: Coach / Vehicle Builders.
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
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 or general mechanical experience.
Willingness to learn new skills and attend training courses
assessment day on the 2nd of October
start dates throughout October, 12th 19th or 26th
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
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 or general mechanical experience.
Willingness to learn new skills and attend training courses
assessment day on the 2nd of October
start dates throughout October, 12th 19th or 26th
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Shorterm Group on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 30 Oct 2026.
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