Van Lining Fitter – Day and Back Shifts
Location: Blackburn, BB1
Pay: £13.00–£17.28 per hour
Hours: Monday to Thursday – four-day working week
Job type: Full-time
Aspired Talent is recruiting Van Lining Fitters for a leading manufacturer of temperature-controlled and refrigerated commercial vehicles in Blackburn.
Full-time opportunities are available across both the day shift and back shift.
Shifts and pay rates
Day shift
Monday to Thursday, 6:30am–4:30pm
£13.00–£14.40 per hour
Back shift
Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm–2:30am
4:30pm–10:00pm: £13.00–£14.40 per hour
10:00pm–2:30am: £15.60–£17.28 per hour, including the back-shift premium
The back-shift premium is paid only for hours worked between 10:00pm and 2:30am. Hours worked before 10:00pm are paid at the applicable standard rate.
Starting pay and progression to the higher fully trained rates will depend on previous experience, successful completion of training and passing the required competency assessments.
Please confirm your preferred shift when applying.
Overtime
Up to six hours of overtime is paid at time and a half
Overtime exceeding six hours is paid at double time
About the role
As a Van Lining Fitter, you will install lining and insulation systems into commercial vehicles, ensuring a high standard of workmanship, safety and quality.
You will work with materials including plywood and insulation, completing standard and bespoke vehicle conversions to meet individual customer specifications.
Key responsibilities
Installing lining and insulation systems into commercial vehicles
Measuring, cutting and fitting plywood, insulation and other materials
Using hand and power tools safely
Working from technical drawings and fitting instructions
Completing bespoke fitting work to customer specifications
Checking completed work against the required quality standards
Identifying and reporting faults or defects
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Following all health and safety procedures
Supporting continuous improvement across the production department
Candidate requirements
Previous experience in van fitting, vehicle conversions, joinery, carpentry, assembly or a similar practical role is desirable
An NVQ Level 2 in Joinery or Carpentry would be beneficial but is not essential
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Experience using hand and power tools
Good practical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A quality-focused approach to work
Physically capable of manual handling, including lifting and moving materials weighing 20kg or more
Comfortable standing for extended periods
Full training will be provided. Applicants with transferable skills from joinery, carpentry, kitchen fitting, vehicle assembly, coachbuilding or general manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
A short practical skills assessment will form part of the interview process.
Pay progression
The starting rate and progression within the advertised pay range will be determined by:
Relevant experience and qualifications
Existing practical and technical ability
Successful completion of training
Passing the required competency assessments
Successful completion of probation
Ability to work independently to the required quality and productivity standards
The highest rates apply to experienced, fully trained fitters who have successfully completed the required training and assessments.
Benefits
Four-day working week
Pay increase following successful completion of probation and training
Enhanced overtime rates
Company pension
Life assurance
Critical illness cover
Profit-sharing scheme
EV salary-exchange scheme
Salary-exchange childcare
Workplace savings scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Training and development opportunities
Additional leave
Paid volunteering policy
Sabbatical opportunities
Free on-site parking
On-site canteen
Apply today through Aspired Talent, confirming whether you are interested in the day shift or back shift.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Please let the Aspired Talent team know when applying if you require any additional support.
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