Coach Builder

Coachbuilder (Day Shift / Night Shift)

Working Hours

Day Shift:
Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Early finish at 3:30pm on Fridays

Night Shift:
Monday – Thursday, 7:45pm – 6:00am (30-minute unpaid lunch)

Key Objectives

You will work either within a specialist bodybuilding team or on a production line, supporting the build of a finished trailer or vehicle body to a high standard of quality. The role involves working with a variety of materials including hardwoods, fiberglass, steel, and aluminium, using technical drawings and specifications.

A high level of skill is required to carry out tasks such as assembly, drilling, cutting, riveting, welding, and grinding while maintaining excellent quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Working from technical drawings and specification sheets
• Operating both independently and as part of a team to meet production targets
• Following instructions from team members and senior colleagues
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures and regulations
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards within the production area
• Minimising waste through efficient use and disposal of materials and consumables
• Consistently maintaining a safe working environment

The business requires employees to adopt a flexible approach to work. From time to time, you may be required to carry out additional duties, with full training provided as needed.

Key Skills & Experience

This role is suited to a hands-on, organised, proactive, and self-motivated individual. Ideal candidates will have:

• Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally within commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer manufacturing
• Experience assembling high-quality components using materials such as hardwoods, fiberglass, steel, and aluminium
• Proven ability using a range of hand tools
• Experience reading and working from technical drawings
• Ability to maintain quality standards while meeting production targets

Employee Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (£16.44 DAYS – £18.90 NIGHTS) with overtime available
• Holiday purchase scheme available annually
• Early finish on Fridays (day shift)
• Enhanced parental leave
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata based on service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• On-site parking with electric vehicle charging available
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Death in service benefit
• Christmas shutdown period