Job Title: Vehicle Assembler/Fitter (Bus)
Location: Chudleigh, Newton Abbot
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour
About the Role: Driver Hire (Torbay) is seeking Vehicle Assemblers/Fitters to join our client's team near Newton Abbot. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the right candidate a chance to secure a long-term position with a well-established company.
Key Role Details:
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
- Annual Holiday Entitlement: 28 days, inclusive of public holidays. After 5 years of continuous service, entitlement increases by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 33 days.
- Pension: 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
- Driving Licence: Full UK/EU licence required
Daily Duties:
- Read and understand basic mechanical drawings and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Use a wide range of air and hand tools with precision
- Follow defined processes without deviation to ensure high-quality output
- Build and maintain vehicle assemblies to the required quality standards
- Safely use and maintain company tools, ensuring they remain in clean and workable condition
- Complete necessary company documentation and maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the work area
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Excellent communication skills with a friendly, professional approach
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Competence with power and air tools is essential
- Knowledge of vehicle electrics is an advantage, but a willingness to learn is equally valuable
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous but not essential-training can be provided for the right candidates
How to Apply: Interested in this opportunity? Contact Driver Hire (Torbay) at 01364 644149 for more details, or click "Apply" to take the next step in your career!
Why Choose Driver Hire? Driver Hire is the UK's leading specialist in transport and logistics recruitment. We pride ourselves on treating our candidates with the respect they deserve. According to our latest survey, 95% of our candidates rated our service as Excellent or Good, and 88% would recommend us to others. We're committed to supporting your career journey.
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