Coach Builders (all mechanical experience cons)
Shorterm Group · Carpenter · viaReed
£23.00 - £25.00 per hour
Northampton, East MidlandsContractFull-timeOn-site
- Closing date
- 21 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 37d ago
- Specialism
- Carpenter
- Sector
- Construction
- Reference
- reed-57326369
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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 contract / likely 18 months plus)
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 2 or higher preferred, in a relevant engineering or woodworking discipline (desirable)
Ideally experience within rolling stock or vehicle interiors
assessment day on the 22nd July
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 / likely 18 months plus)
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 2 or higher preferred, in a relevant engineering or woodworking discipline (desirable)
Ideally experience within rolling stock or vehicle interiors
assessment day on the 22nd July
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 21 Oct 2026.
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