Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock
Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£18.7 - £25.1 Hourly
Contract/Project
Job Title: Vehicle Builder
Job Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton
Shifts: Monday-Friday Days
Hourly Rate: £18.68 PAYE / Pre 12 weeks £23.83 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £25.11 Umbrella
Hours Per Week: 50
Duration: Ongoing (long term contracts)
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.
Responsibilities Include:
* Stripping and preparing vehicles for repairs, cutting and fitting materials to exact measurements
* Installing components such as panels, floors, carpets and seating with140 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
* Ideally you will have an NVQ level 2 within an engineering discipline
* Ideally you will have Vehicle Building or maintenance experience from a vehicle setting e.g. automotive, HGV, PSV or Rolling Stock. alternatively carpentry or shop fitting experience
Must be able to attend the below.
Interview date: 14.07.26
Start date: 27.07.26
If you feel you are suitable apply now or contact Callum Withey for more information
Job Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton
Shifts: Monday-Friday Days
Hourly Rate: £18.68 PAYE / Pre 12 weeks £23.83 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £25.11 Umbrella
Hours Per Week: 50
Duration: Ongoing (long term contracts)
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.
Responsibilities Include:
* Stripping and preparing vehicles for repairs, cutting and fitting materials to exact measurements
* Installing components such as panels, floors, carpets and seating with140 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
* Ideally you will have an NVQ level 2 within an engineering discipline
* Ideally you will have Vehicle Building or maintenance experience from a vehicle setting e.g. automotive, HGV, PSV or Rolling Stock. alternatively carpentry or shop fitting experience
Must be able to attend the below.
Interview date: 14.07.26
Start date: 27.07.26
If you feel you are suitable apply now or contact Callum Withey for more information
Reference: 225332719
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Vehicle Builder - Rolling Stock
Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£18.7 - £25.1 Hourly
Contract/Project
Job Title: Vehicle Builder
Job Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton
Shifts: Monday-Friday Days
Hourly Rate: £18.68 PAYE / Pre 12 weeks £23.83 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £25.11 Umbrella
Hours Per Week: 50
Duration: Ongoing (long term contracts)
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.
Responsibilities Include:
* Stripping and preparing vehicles for repairs, cutting and fitting materials to exact measurements
* Installing components such as panels, floors, carpets and seating with140 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
* Ideally you will have an NVQ level 2 within an engineering discipline
* Ideally you will have Vehicle Building or maintenance experience from a vehicle setting e.g. automotive, HGV, PSV or Rolling Stock. alternatively carpentry or shop fitting experience
Must be able to attend the below.
Interview date: 14.07.26
Start date: 27.07.26
If you feel you are suitable apply now or contact Callum Withey for more information
Job Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton
Shifts: Monday-Friday Days
Hourly Rate: £18.68 PAYE / Pre 12 weeks £23.83 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £25.11 Umbrella
Hours Per Week: 50
Duration: Ongoing (long term contracts)
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.
Responsibilities Include:
* Stripping and preparing vehicles for repairs, cutting and fitting materials to exact measurements
* Installing components such as panels, floors, carpets and seating with140 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
* Ideally you will have an NVQ level 2 within an engineering discipline
* Ideally you will have Vehicle Building or maintenance experience from a vehicle setting e.g. automotive, HGV, PSV or Rolling Stock. alternatively carpentry or shop fitting experience
Must be able to attend the below.
Interview date: 14.07.26
Start date: 27.07.26
If you feel you are suitable apply now or contact Callum Withey for more information
Reference: 225332719
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