General Labourer

Vans For Bands Limited; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle conversion company in Kidlington seeks a General Labourer to support tradespeople in various tasks within a coach-building environment. The position requires a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work in a team. While no previous experience in coach building is necessary, candidates with experience in related industries will be preferred. Training will be provided, ensuring growth opportunities within a supportive team. Competitive salary offered based on the candidate's experience.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Stable ongoing work

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• No experience in coach building is required.
• Experience in labouring, manufacturing, or automotive industries is highly regarded.
• Driver's licence and reliable transport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with internal builds and repair of coaches and custom vehicles.
• Move, organise, and prepare materials for production.
• Perform basic assembly and fitting tasks under supervision.
• Use hand and power tools as required.
• Loading and unloading components and materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Complete general labour and support tasks as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Reliability and punctuality

Good physical fitness for manual tasks

Basic tool skills

Experience in automotive, fabrication, manufacturing or labouring

Job description

Job Title: General Labourer

Location: Begbroke, Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive offers will be made on the basis of a candidate's experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for a full time General Labourer to join our coach building and vehicle conversions team.

About Vans for Bands

Vans for Bands (VFB) is a leading supplier of splitter vans and sleeper buses to customers from across the music, comedy, events, theatre and TV production and sports industries.

Our vehicles are in effect luxury motorhomes with interiors that are constructed and maintained to a very high standard.

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and motivated General Labourer to join our coach-building team. This role involves supporting tradespeople across various stages of interior fit out, repair, and finishing. You'll assist with workshop duties, material handling, basic assembly tasks, and general labouring within a fast-paced Coach Build environment.

No experience in coach building is required, but experience in labouring, manufacturing, or automotive industries is highly regarded. Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with internal builds and repair of coaches and custom vehicles
• Move, organise, and prepare materials for production
• Perform basic assembly and fitting tasks under supervision
• Use hand and power tools as required
• Loading and unloading components and materials
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised work area
• Complete general labour and support tasks as directed by supervisors

Skills and Experience

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a team environment
• Good physical fitness for manual handling tasks
• Basic tool skills (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in automotive, fabrication, manufacturing, or labouring (advantageous)
• Driver's licence and reliable transport (preferred)
• A strong work ethic with good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to quality work

We Offer

• Stable, ongoing work with room to grow
• Training in coach-building processes and workshop skills
• Supportive and friendly team environmentCompetitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities for long-term career development

Hours

8 hours per day (including a short lunch break). There may be times when additional hours are required.

They will be required to clock in / out on a daily basis using the digital time clock installed in the office.

Our coach building workshop is operational between 7.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

You may also very occasionally be required to work at weekends but this is rare (on such occasions you will receive time off in lieu during the normal working week).

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking

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Candidates with experience of: Automotive Production Worker, Vehicle Assembly Operative, Automotive Assembly Technician, Manufacturing Operative (Automotive), Factory Operative - Automotive, Automotive Yard Operative, Vehicle Handling Operative, Vehicle Movements Operative, Industrial Labourer, may also be considered for this role.