Job Title: Automotive Fitter
Location: Derby, DE1
Company: auto-scan
Pay Rate: £13.85 PAYE or £18.00 Ltd Company
Duration: Initial 3-months
Auto-scan is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
As a Fitter, you will carry out hands-on mechanical and cosmetic modifications on commercial vans and 4x4s. Daily tasks include fitting pre-drilled plywood lining, applying scuff protection, and installing customer accessories such as tow bars, tie hooks, and alloy wheels.
You will drive vehicles to and from the workshop compound, follow standardized build plans (TAKT times), scan vehicle IDs, and perform final Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) to ensure all work meets dealer specifications.
This role requires a practical, mechanically minded approach and confidence using hand and power tools like spanners, wrenches, and powered screwdrivers.
You will receive full training on all assembly processes, starting with a mandatory half-day onsite driving assessment, followed by a period working alongside an experienced technician.
You will also assist with parts restocking during line stoppages to keep production moving. If you can read build instructions, follow set workflows, and take pride in quality workmanship, this role provides steady, practical work in a structured workshop environment.
Mon - Fri Day Shift: 07:00 - 15:30
Compulsory Overtime is required to catch back production when it cannot be achieved within the standard working hours.
This is typically 1 hour per shift (Finish 16:30) but can extend up to 2 hours. Overtime requirements are communicated daily around 14:00.
Weekend Overtime is also required on an ad hoc basis to recover shortfalls against the build plan, typically, this will be a day shift on Saturday or Sunday.
Please Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
We are NOT able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.
We DO NOT accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.
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Auto-scan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Visit our careers site or contact our Recruitment team at a.munro@autoscan.co.uk
Join Auto-scan and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!
We are a Forces friendly employer, and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.
The first element of the business specialises in providing Project Teams, to assist automotive suppliers with new product introduction, right through to providing managed teams of highly skilled personnel working on new vehicle launches for OEM’s.
The company provides – among other roles – engineers and project managers to oversee the programmes along with the hands-on mechanics, electricians and vehicle technicians to ensure the first vehicles meet the stringent quality controls, prior to being shipped to eagerly awaiting customers.
