Vehicle Builder

Posted 1 May by Shorterm Group
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£29,757 - £34,372 per annum
Wolverton , Buckinghamshire
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Shorterm Group
Job Title: Vehicle Builder
Location: Wolverton, Milton Keynes
Shifts: Mornings and Afternoons
Salary: £29,757.92 - £34,372.80 Including shift allowance. Overtime available.
Benefits: Pension, 28 Days Annual Leave
Hours per week: 50+ hours
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Client Summary:
* My client based in the rolling stock industry have a heritage of major contracts behind them, a track record in restoring railway carriages with turnkey technology. They are currently working on a project restoring class 323 & 165 vehicles which includes upgrading the complete interiors and underframe of the vehicles. The modernisation of these vehicles includes the interior strip out and refit of rolling stock carriages, which relates to all aspects of the vehicle. They currently employ over 600 staff across the UK.

Position summary:
The position is based on in a safety critical depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following:
* Removal of interiors and body sides.
* Rebuilding on the vehicle sides.
* Refitting, Seats, Grab Rails, Poles etc.
* Work from written instruction (VMI)
* Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements.
* Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings.
* Routine fleet checks ensuring that the Fleet are operated safely.
* Work flexibly with a maintenance team.

Person Profile:
* You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.
* Attitude and enthusiasm are key for this role as those that display reliability, technical ability and motivation may be asked to take on additional responsibilities.

Candidates from the following background will be considered:
* HGV Technicians/PSV Fitters.
* RAF, REME, Army, Navy.
* Rolling Stock Fitters.
* Commercial Fitters
* Joiners
* Carpet Fitters

Ideal applicants would have had some maintenance experience and previously worked shifts.
Also due to the location of the work candidates must have their own transport and be able to work days & nights which will include working at the weekend.

Apply:
Contact Information: Adam Jackson
Email cv to:
Phone:

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS & ALCOHOL TEST AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION

Due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.

Required skills

  • REME
  • joiner
  • joinery
  • carpet fitter
  • hgv fitter
  • vehicle builder
  • psv fitter
  • commercial fitter
  • royal engineers
  • interior fitting

Reference: 52568327

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