Floor Coverer

Alexander Dennis; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Dennis is hiring a Floor Coverer to support our bus manufacturing operations in Scarborough. You will fit floor coverings and related components to vehicle body structures using engineering drawings and work instructions, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality.

You will work both independently and with colleagues, maintaining a clean and safe environment while contributing to production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in floor covering or related trade.
• Able to read engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Committed to safety, quality standards and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Fit floor coverings and related components to vehicle body structures according to drawings.
• Work with colleagues to ensure work is completed safely and to build-time standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area and follow production procedures.

Skills

Floor covering

Reading technical drawings

Tool selection

Job description

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.

Job Title

Floor Coverer

Location

Scarborough

We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

What You’ll Do

As a Floor Coverer within our Operations team, you’ll play a key role in the manufacture of buses by fitting floor coverings and associated components to vehicle body structures. Working from engineering drawings and work instructions, you’ll ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality and build time standards.

You’ll work both independently and alongside colleagues, taking pride in maintaining a safe, tidy work environment while contributing to the overall success of our production operations.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable individual with experience in floor covering or a related trade, ideally gained within a manufacturing or workshop environment. You’ll be comfortable reading technical information, selecting the right tools and materials for the job, and working to defined quality and safety standards.

You’ll also bring a strong sense of responsibility, an ability to use your own initiative, and a positive team‑focused approach that reflects Alexander Dennis’ values.

Bonus if you have

• A time‑served apprenticeship in Upholstery, Carpet Fitting, or Floor Covering (including lino laying)
• Experience working within a manufacturing or vehicle build environment

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

• Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
• Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
• Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.
• Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values - What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

• Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
• Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
• Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
• Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.