Coachbuilder / Mechanical Fitter

Specialist Vehicles | 4-Day Week | Overtime Available

Greater Manchester

Full-Time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Benefits

The Opportunity

GTS are supporting a specialist vehicle manufacturer operating at the forefront of emergency response, passenger transport, and high-performance support vehicles.

Due to continued growth, they’re looking for Coachbuilders / Mechanical Fitters to join a skilled production team, working on the build and conversion of high-spec, specialist vehicles used in real-world critical environments.

If you enjoy hands-on vehicle build work and want a better work-life balance with a 4-day working week, this is worth a look.

⚙️ The Role

You’ll be responsible for the mechanical build, fit-out, and conversion of vehicles — turning base models into fully operational, bespoke units.

Key responsibilities:

• Vehicle conversion and fit-out on specialist vehicles
• Installation of flooring, seating, tracking systems, vents & trim
• Interior and exterior modifications
• Working from technical drawings and build specs
• Collaborating within a skilled production team
• Ensuring high standards of quality and safety

✅ What We’re Looking For

Backgrounds considered:

• Coachbuilder / Vehicle Bodybuilder
• Mechanical Fitter / Vehicle Fitter
• Automotive Assembly / Conversion Technician

Experience with:

• Materials: aluminium, steel, composites, fibreglass, plastics, plywood
• Trim & finishes: vinyl, carpet, interior systems
• Consumables: sealants, adhesives, fillers, paints, primers
• Hand and power tools
• Reading and following technical drawings

You’ll also be:

✔ Detail-focused with pride in your work

✔ Able to work independently after training

✔ A strong team player with good communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 4-day working week (Mon–Thurs, 7:30am–5:30pm)
• Overtime available:
• Weekdays: x1.3 → x1.5
• Saturday: x1.5 → x2
• Sunday: x2
• 4% employer pension
• 24 days holiday (incl. Christmas shutdown)
• Healthcare cash plan (dental, physio, prescriptions & more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP & wellbeing support)
• Paid training & development
• Safety boot allowance + eye test vouchers
• Free onsite parking
• Team rewards & incentives

Why Join?

• Work on high-spec specialist vehicles
• Be part of a growing, stable engineering business
• Enjoy a better work-life balance with a 4-day week
• Join a supportive, skilled production team

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Interested?

Apply now or message directly for a confidential chat.