Coachbuilder

Company: GTS Group Ltd
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Greater Manchester | Permanent | 4-Day Week | Overtime Available | Passenger Vehicle Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Coachbuilder, Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle Builder or Automotive Assembly Technician looking for your next opportunity?

GTS is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturer of innovative passenger transport vehicles. Due to continued growth, we’re looking for skilled individuals to join an established production team building high-quality commercial and passenger vehicles used across the UK and internationally.

If you have experience within coachbuilding, commercial vehicles, bus manufacturing, automotive assembly or specialist vehicle production, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Coachbuilder / Mechanical Fitter, you’ll be responsible for assembling and fitting passenger vehicles to the highest standards, working from engineering drawings and build instructions within a modern manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on role where quality, attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mechanical assembly and vehicle fitting
  • Coachbuilding and body assembly
  • Installation of seating, flooring, accessibility equipment and interior trim
  • Fitting doors, glazing, body panels and vehicle components
  • Working from engineering drawings and technical instructions
  • Using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
  • Carrying out quality inspections throughout the build process
  • Supporting production targets while maintaining exceptional workmanship

About You

You’ll ideally have experience as a:

  • Coachbuilder
  • Mechanical Fitter
  • Vehicle Builder
  • Bus or Coach Builder
  • Body Builder
  • Automotive Assembly Technician

You’ll also have:

  • Experience working from engineering drawings
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experience using hand and power tools
  • Knowledge of aluminium, steel, composites and vehicle trim materials
  • A proactive attitude and the ability to work as part of a skilled production team

What’s on Offer?

  • Monday-Thursday, 07:00-17:00 (4-day working week)
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Long-term career opportunities with a growing manufacturer

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected UK manufacturer producing modern passenger transport vehicles that are making a real difference to communities across the UK and overseas.

You’ll work within a supportive, skilled team where quality craftsmanship is valued, training is encouraged and employees enjoy an excellent work‑life balance through a four‑day working week.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026