Coach Builder

Job Title: Coach Builder
Location: Cambridge
Contract: 6 months (potential for extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (07:15 to 15:45), Friday (07:15 to 12:15)
Pay: £19.12/hour (PAYE) or £26.04/hour (Umbrella)

We are recruiting experienced Coach Builders to join a leading engineering company working on specialist projects for deployable infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality builds and project delivery.

Candidate must be able to provide 3 years' worth of employment references and must be eligible to obtain basic security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and build projects using engineering drawings and design data.
• Support production managers in meeting deadlines and maintaining budget requirements.
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S processes.
• Ensure all equipment and tooling needs are identified and reported.
• Attend production meetings when required.

Requirements:

• Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, or joining, preferably in automotive or heavy industry.
• Skilled in drilling aluminium components and installing blind rivets with pneumatic tools.
• Completion of an apprenticeship (City & Guilds or equivalent) in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting, or Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical designs.
• Knowledge of workshop processes, production methods, and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive team-oriented approach.

What We Offer:

• Overtime opportunities with competitive pay rates.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a leading organisation.
• Potential for contract extension beyond 6 months.

If this role is of interest please contact Patrick Cooke on 01923 470776 or email your CV to p.cooke@mane.co.uk