Door Technician in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Door Technician – Transport

Location — Wolverton
Department — Operations
Reports to — Production Manager or Project Team Leader
Hours — 37 or 40 hours per week, depending on the contract
Holiday entitlement — 26 days plus 8 bank holidays

About the role

As a Door Technician, you’ll remove, refit and set up passenger and cab doors on transport vehicles. You’ll also help refurbish vehicle interiors. The role requires a recognised trade apprenticeship or training programme, the ability to follow written instructions and the confidence to work independently to the required quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Remove, refit and set up passenger and cab door assemblies, including IFE systems.
• Use hand and power tools safely, including chisels, planes, drills, impact guns, saws, spanners and torque wrenches.
• Carry out assembly work using timber and glass-reinforced plastic (GRP).
• Strip and rebuild vehicle interiors, including luggage racks, seat frames and catering areas.
• Remove and re-insulate interior panels.
• Remove, rebuild and replace floor panels and plywood flooring, cutting materials to the specified shape.
• Check and certify your own work in line with agreed procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English, or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade or equivalent qualification, supported by a CVA certificate.
• Previous experience working on passenger door systems in the transport sector is essential.
• An understanding of quality standards and the requirements for safety-critical work.