Coach Builder

E3recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (3 W

Early finish on Fridays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

E3recruitment in St Helens is seeking a Coach Builder to join a growing manufacturing business. This role offers a Monday–Friday pattern with an early finish on Fridays, in a clean, modern workshop dedicated to vehicle conversions and fleet installations.

You will work on wiring looms, cable terminations, and electrical installations, reading drawings, and using hand and power tools. Training and development are provided in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical assembly/fitting experience on vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Running wiring looms through vehicles.
• Terminating and connecting cables to electrical systems (lights, beacons, reversing cameras, etc.).
• Splicing, trunking, soldering, and general electrical installation.
• Fitting sub frames, bodies, and equipment to commercial vehicle chassis.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, and fitting instructions.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment for high-quality installations.
• Modifying and drilling chassis rails, brackets, and mounting points where required.
• Installing hydraulic and electrical components, ensuring correct alignment.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure work meets company and client standards.
• Working as part of a small, supportive team in a busy workshop environment.
• Adhering to health & safety policies and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Mechanical assembly/fitting experience

Job description

Standard Days, Monday to Friday position, early Friday finish and 28 days
we are looking for a Coach Builder to join a growing manufacturing business in St Helen's. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a clean, modern workshop environment for a company that is excelling in its industry and has a strong order book.

Location of the Coach Builder Position: St Helen's

A growing business that specialises in vehicle conversions, installations, and fleet is looking to recruit a Coach Builder to join the workshop team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven mechanical assembly/fitting experience on vehicles, who is looking for a new step in their career and growing into a company that offers support and growth opportunities.

Duties of the Coach Builder role:

• Running wiring looms through vehicles.
• Terminating and connecting cables to electrical systems (lights, beacons, reversing cameras, etc.).
• Splicing, trunking, soldering, and general electrical installation.
• Fitting sub frames, bodies, and equipment to commercial vehicle chassis.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, and fitting instructions.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment for high-quality installations.
• Modifying and drilling chassis rails, brackets, and mounting points where required.
• Installing hydraulic and electrical components, ensuring correct alignment.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure work meets company and client standards.
• Working as part of a small, supportive team in a busy workshop environment.
• Adhering to health & safety policies and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Benefits of the Coach Builder role :

• Competitive hourly rate (£13.50 - £14 DOE).
• Overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (with 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown).
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Ongoing training and development within a supportive team environment