Vehicle Conversion Operative
Workforce Recruitment Group Limited
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We are currently recruiting a Vehicle Conversion Operative to join a well-established vehicle conversion and manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical skills who is looking for a permanent position with regular overtime, full training, and long-term career development.
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Overtime: Paid at x1.5
Role Type: Permanent – Right to Work in the UK required
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 4:15pm
- Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm
As a Vehicle Conversion Operative, you will be responsible for converting commercial vehicles by welding vehicles' parts, installing a wide range of interior fittings, accessories, and specialist equipment. Working within a skilled production team, you'll help produce high-quality vehicle conversions while maintaining excellent workmanship, safety standards, and attention to detail.
Full training will be provided, allowing you to develop your skills across a variety of vehicle conversion projects, from basic ply lining to the installation of electrical accessories, security systems, shelving, and specialist vehicle equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Basic welding tacking/connecting parts level
- Install ply lining using plywood, GRP linings, carpeting, chequer plate and lightweight materials
- Fit shelving, storage systems and modular vehicle equipment
- Install roof racks, ladder racks, pipe carriers and roof systems
- Install vehicle lighting, beacons, lightbars and 12V electrical accessories
- Fit vehicle security systems including deadlocks, slam locks and armour locks
- Install reversing cameras, parking sensors and alarm systems
- Assist with seat conversions, towbars and rear steps
- Install ventilation systems, heaters and air conditioning components
- Carry out window installations and vehicle finishing work
- Read and follow technical drawings and work instructions
- Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently
- Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Work towards production targets while maintaining high quality standards
- Previous experience in vehicle conversions is highly desirable
- Experience in welding is a must
- Good practical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to use hand and power tools confidently
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Conversational English (minimum 5/10) is required
- Permanent full-time position
- Regular overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates
- Company pension
- Christmas shutdown
- Additional annual leave after long service:
- 2 extra days after 5 years' service
- 3 additional days after 10 years' service
- Modern manufacturing environment
- All tools and PPE provided (excluding safety boots)
- Full training across multiple vehicle conversion disciplines
- Long-term career progression and development opportunities
- Good public transport links
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