Coachbuilder
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,730 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 2AF |
| Company: | Connect Appointments |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DT-TECH_1764157109 |
Summary
Connect Appointments is working with a well-established engineering and manufacturing firm based in Kilmarnock. Who offers a comprehensive range of refurbishment, maintenance, overhaul, engineering support, project management, and repair services to the UK rail and light rail sector.
We're seeking an experienced Coachbuilder to join their growing engineering team on a full-time permanent basis.
What's on offer?
- Full-time permanent position
- Working Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm (with an early Friday finish)
- Competitive salary of £41,730 per annum
Working as a Coachbuilder, your day-to-day tasks are:
- Stripping out, refurbishing, and renovating trains and rolling stock
- Using various metalwork techniques to remove dents, repair rusted sections, and fix panels together
- Bodywork inspections and corrosion repairs - cutting out rusted floors and side panels
- Installing new floors, lino, ceilings, and partitions and seating Inspection
- Removal and repair of internal and external panelling
- Refurbishment of train components (brushing, cleaning, and painting)
- Using hand, power, and air tools
To be successful in this Coachbuilder job, you will have previous experience in mechanical assembly or coachbuilding - with time-served experience and relevant qualifications from accredited bodies. Combined with the following skills and traits:
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Skilled in using tools and workshop equipment
- A good eye for detail and a focus on quality
- Team player with strong problem-solving skills
- Basic IT skills for job tracking
Learn more about this role and apply now by submitting your most up-to-date CV, or by calling our team on 01324 464 951.
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