Client: Vans for Bands (VFB)
Location: Begbroke (near Oxford)
Core Brief: Experienced Vehicle HVAC Engineer maintaining luxury sleeper coaches & splitter vans

🎯 Role Summary 

Experienced automotive air conditioning engineer working on high-spec luxury vans & sleeper coaches (Mercedes Sprinters, VW Transporters, Setra, Van Hool).

💰 Key Candidate Selling Points (Use in outreach)

• Work on luxury touring vehicles used by music, TV, theatre & sports clients

• Ongoing training + upskilling (great for career development)

• Monday–Friday role – stable hours, no shift chaos

• Work on high-spec HVAC + electrical systems (interesting technical work)

• Join a specialist team maintaining a premium fleet (not a standard garage)

🔍 What “Good” Looks Like (Must-Have Profile)

Focus on candidates with:

• 5+ years in vehicle air conditioning / HVAC

• Experience on vans, coaches, buses or specialist vehicles

• Strong fault finding + diagnostics

• Comfortable working on 12v / 24v vehicle systems

• Reliable, detail focused, team player

🌟 Ideal Backgrounds (Great Crossover Markets)

Don’t just search “air con engineer” – target adjacent industries:

• Coach / Bus HVAC Engineers

• Commercial Vehicle Technicians

• Refrigeration Engineers (mobile / transport)

• Horsebox / Motorhome / Campervan engineers

• Marine HVAC engineers (yachts / boats)

• Film / TV location vehicle engineers

• Specialist vehicle converters (ambulances, welfare vans, etc.)

🔎 Boolean / Search Tips (CV Library / Indeed / LinkedIn)

Core Search String

Broader Search

Niche Crossover Search

🧠 Key Keywords to Scan For on CVs

• Vehicle air conditioning systems

• Transport refrigeration

• Coach / bus maintenance

• Mercedes Sprinter / VW Transporter

• Webasto / Eberspächer heaters

• 12v / 24v electrics

• Fault finding / diagnostics

• Fleet maintenance

🚩 Red Flags / Avoid

• Domestic-only air conditioning engineers (buildings only)

• Tyre fitters / generic mechanics with no HVAC exposure

• Junior techs without diagnostic experience

📞 Candidate Pitch (30-sec call version)

“I’m working with a specialist luxury vehicle company maintaining high-end sleeper coaches and vans used by touring artists and TV productions. It’s a Monday–Friday role focused on HVAC servicing, fault finding and electrical systems on premium vehicles like Mercedes Sprinters and Setra coaches. Lots of training and really interesting, high-spec kit to work on.”

🎯 Top Target Employers to Source From

• Coach / bus operators

• Transport refrigeration companies (Carrier, Thermo King engineers)

• Motorhome / campervan converters

• Specialist vehicle builders

• Marine HVAC firms

• Horsebox manufacturers

📌 Screening Questions (Ask Early)

1. What vehicles have you worked on? (vans, buses, specialist vehicles?)

2. Experience with vehicle AC servicing & diagnostics?

3. Any experience with auxiliary heaters (Webasto etc.)?

4. Comfortable with 12v / 24v electrics?

5. Happy working onsite near Oxford Monday–Friday?

🔥 Quick Recruiter Angle (Why They’ll Move)

• More interesting vehicles than standard garages

• Stable weekday schedule

• Opportunity to upskill on specialist luxury fleet

• Long-term career niche (rare skillset)

Client: Vans for Bands (VFB)
Location: Begbroke, Oxford (OX5)
Core Brief: Experienced HGV / PSV Mechanic maintaining luxury sleeper coaches + splitter vans

🎯 Role Summary (1-liner)

Experienced HGV/PSV mechanic maintaining and repairing a high-end fleet of sleeper coaches and light commercial vans used in touring, TV and events.

💰 Candidate Selling Points (Use in outreach)

• Work on high-spec luxury touring vehicles, not standard haulage fleet

• Monday–Friday workshop role (better work/life balance vs depots)

• Overtime available during busy periods

• Ongoing training + long-term stability

• Purpose-built workshop with a small specialist team

🔍 What “Good” Looks Like (Must-Have Profile)

Target candidates with:

• Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in HGV / PSV Maintenance & Repair

• 5+ years working on HGVs, buses, or coaches

• Strong diagnostics across mechanical + electrical faults

• Experience with PMI inspections & MOT prep

• Comfortable working independently in workshop environment

🌟 Ideal Backgrounds (Transferable Markets)

Don’t just search “HGV mechanic” – broaden to:

• Bus / Coach Mechanics (Stagecoach, Arriva, National Express)

• Fleet maintenance engineers

• PSV technicians

• Commercial vehicle workshop mechanics

• Trailer / fleet service engineers

• Specialist vehicle fleets (ambulance, military, airport buses)

🔎 Boolean / Search Strings

Core Search

Broader Search

Niche Coach / Bus Market Search

🧠 Keywords to Look for on CVs

• HGV / PSV maintenance & repair

• PMI inspections

• MOT preparation & presentation

• Fleet servicing schedules

• Electrical + mechanical diagnostics

• Workshop-based fleet maintenance

• Breakdown response

• Welding / fabrication (bonus)

🚩 Red Flags / Avoid

• Car-only mechanics (no heavy vehicle exposure)

• Fitters without diagnostics experience

• Mobile-only mechanics who won’t want workshop-based role

📞 30-Second Candidate Pitch

“I’m working with a specialist luxury vehicle company maintaining sleeper coaches and touring vans used by music, TV and sports clients. It’s a Monday–Friday workshop-based HGV/PSV mechanic role focused on servicing, PMI inspections, MOT prep and diagnostics on a high-spec fleet – more interesting than standard haulage vehicles.”

🎯 Target Employers to Source From

• Bus & coach operators (Arriva, Stagecoach, National Express)

• Fleet maintenance depots

• Commercial vehicle dealerships (Mercedes, Scania, Volvo Trucks)

• Airport shuttle / specialist transport fleets

• Event & touring vehicle companies

📌 Screening Questions (Ask Early)

1. Do you hold Level 3 NVQ in HGV/PSV maintenance (or equivalent)?

2. Experience working on buses, coaches or HGV fleets?

3. Confident with PMI inspections & MOT prep?

4. Comfortable with both mechanical AND electrical diagnostics?

5. Happy with workshop-based role near Oxford (Mon–Fri)?

🔥 Quick Recruiter Angle (Why They’ll Move)

• Better work/life balance than shift-based depots

• Interesting luxury fleet vs repetitive haulage work

• Small, specialist team environment

• Stable long-term role with training opportunities

🏢 Extra Note for Resourcer

Strong PSV or coach mechanics are often the best fit, even if they don’t come from traditional haulage backgrounds. Prioritise bus/coach engineers heavily.

Millwork Engineer – New York

Salary: up to $85,000 per annum

About the Role

A high-end furniture and joinery specialist is seeking a talented Millwork Engineer to join its growing team. This role would be ideal for an experienced Cabinet Maker who has progressed into technical design and engineering, with proven AutoCAD skills.

You’ll play a key part in bridging the gap between design and production – producing accurate technical drawings and solutions that enable bespoke millwork/joinery projects to be delivered to the highest standard.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to $85,000 per year (depending on experience)

• Full-time, permanent role based in New York

• Work on prestigious, bespoke residential and commercial projects

• Collaborative working environment with career progression opportunities

• Chance to combine hands-on craftsmanship knowledge with technical design expertise

Key Responsibilities

• Produce precise technical drawings and joinery details using AutoCAD

• Apply hands-on cabinet making knowledge to ensure designs are practical for manufacture

• Liaise with designers, project managers, and workshop teams to resolve technical challenges

• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across all project documentation

• Support the successful delivery of high-quality bespoke joinery projects

What We’re Looking For

• Previous background as a Cabinet Maker (essential)

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD with experience producing joinery details

• Solid understanding of bespoke furniture/joinery construction and production processes

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

How to Apply

Do you enjoy combining craftsmanship with technical design? Simply click Apply now to be considered.

Joinery Engineer – South West London

Salary: up to £45,000 per annum

About the Role

A high-end furniture and joinery specialist is seeking a talented Joinery Engineer to join its growing team. This role would be ideal for an experienced Cabinet Maker who has progressed into technical design and engineering, with proven AutoCAD skills.

You’ll play a key part in bridging the gap between design and production – producing accurate technical drawings and solutions that enable bespoke joinery projects to be delivered to the highest standard.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 per year (depending on experience)

• Full-time, permanent role based in South West London

• Work on prestigious, bespoke residential and commercial projects

• Collaborative working environment with career progression opportunities

• Chance to combine hands-on craftsmanship knowledge with technical design expertise

Key Responsibilities

• Produce precise technical drawings and joinery details using AutoCAD

• Apply hands-on cabinet making knowledge to ensure designs are practical for manufacture

• Liaise with designers, project managers, and workshop teams to resolve technical challenges

• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across all project documentation

• Support the successful delivery of high-quality bespoke joinery projects

What We’re Looking For

• Previous background as a Cabinet Maker (essential)

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD with experience producing joinery details

• Solid understanding of bespoke furniture/joinery construction and production processes

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

How to Apply

Do you enjoy combining craftsmanship with technical design? Simply click Apply now to be considered.