Coach Builder
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Coach Builder / Rolling Stock Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £52,000 per annum + overtime opportunities
Hours: 40 hours per week (4 x 10-hour shifts)
Shift Pattern: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 07:00–17:00
Holiday: 28 days annual leave
About the Role
We are a well-established diesel locomotive maintenance depot based in Nottingham, specialising in servicing, maintenance, heavy engineering, and full overhauls.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Coach Builder / Rolling Stock Engineer to join our team. This role is ideally suited to candidates with a background in fibreglass work, joinery, and structural repairs, such as those from boat building or van conversion environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out servicing and maintenance of locomotives
- Structural repair work including:
- Cab roofs
- Flooring
- Bodywork
- Fibreglass repairs and refurbishment
- Joinery and interior works
- Welding and fabrication
- Removal, refitting and overhaul of mechanical and structural components
- Fault finding and general engineering tasks
- Bogie refurbishment and component overhaul
- Assist with lifting operations and safe use of overhead cranes
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records
- General depot duties including cleaning and preparation of components
Skills & Experience
- Experience in coach building, structural repair, or similar heavy engineering environments
- Strong background in fibreglass and/or joinery work
- Experience in bodywork and refurbishment projects
- Background in boat building, vehicle conversions, or rolling stock would be highly desirable
- Strong practical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to undertake any required industry training
- Physically able to:
- Climb steps and access equipment
- Work in confined spaces
- Lift and handle heavy components
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
Additional Information
- Work is carried out in both covered and open depot environments
- Overtime is available, including weekends
- Role subject to medical assessment
- Random drug and alcohol testing applies due to the safety-critical nature of the role
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £52,000 per year
- Regular overtime opportunities
- 28 days annual leave
- Stable, long-term employment
- Opportunity to develop skills within a specialist engineering environment
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