Specialist Vehicle Technician

Specialist Vehicle Manufacturing Technician

Frankston, VIC
Casual, Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities Available

About Van Builder

At Van Builder, we don't manufacture the same thing every day.

Every project is unique.

One week you could be building a premium campervan, the next a mobile coffee van, emergency response vehicle, mobile showroom, promotional vehicle, luxury motorhome or an innovative commercial solution.

We don't simply fit out vans—we design, engineer and manufacture custom mobile business and recreational vehicles that are used throughout Australia.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for passionate people who take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy solving problems and want to build a long-term career in specialist vehicle manufacturing.

About the Role

As a Specialist Vehicle Manufacturing Technician, you'll become part of a highly skilled team responsible for transforming standard vehicles into premium custom-built solutions.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. Depending on your skills and experience, you'll work across multiple areas of the manufacturing process while continuing to develop new capabilities.

Specialist vehicle manufacturing combines more than 40 different trade disciplines. We're not looking for someone who knows everything—we're looking for great people who can contribute their skills while continuing to learn and grow with our team.

We're open to experienced tradespeople, skilled technicians, apprentices and motivated individuals with the right attitude who are eager to learn.

Your Responsibilities

Depending on your skills, experience and interests, you may be involved in one or more of the following areas:

• Custom vehicle fit-outs and final assembly

• Campervan, motorhome and commercial vehicle conversions

• Cabinet making and furniture installation

• Timber, laminate and specialist flooring installation

• MIG and TIG welding

• Metal fabrication and sheet metal work

• Fibreglass and composite fabrication and repairs

• 12V and 240V electrical installations

• Plumbing and water systems

• Automotive accessories and vehicle upgrades

• CNC machining and manufacturing

• Upholstery and interior trimming

• CAD drafting, design and technical drawing interpretation

• Preparing workshop drawings and manufacturing documentation

• Vehicle inspections, testing and quality control

• Customer consultations and technical sales support

• Installing windows, ventilation, awnings and vehicle accessories

• Diagnosing and solving manufacturing challenges

• Maintaining exceptional quality standards throughout every build

• Working closely with our production team to continually improve our products, systems and manufacturing processes

About You

We're building a team of people who are passionate about creating exceptional vehicles and continually improving their skills.

You don't need experience in every area below. If you bring expertise in one or more disciplines and have the right attitude, we'll help you develop the rest.

We're interested in people with experience in one or more of the following:

• Specialist vehicle fit-outs

• Campervan and RV manufacturing

• Cabinet making and joinery

• MIG and TIG welding

• Metal fabrication and sheet metal work

• Fibreglass and composite manufacturing

• Automotive electrical (12V)

• A-Grade electrical (240V)

• Plumbing and water systems

• Flooring installation

• Upholstery and trimming

• CAD drafting and design

• Technical drawing and documentation

• CNC machining

• Mechanical assembly

• Vehicle accessories and installations

• Technical sales and customer consultation

• Quality control and inspections

• Manufacturing and production

• General trade or construction experience

The ideal person will:

• Take pride in producing exceptional workmanship.

• Enjoy building, creating and solving problems.

• Have excellent attention to detail.

• Work well independently and as part of a team.

• Be reliable, motivated and eager to learn.

• Want to develop skills across multiple trades.

• Be excited about helping build some of Australia's most unique custom vehicles.

Trade qualifications are highly regarded but are not essential. We value attitude, workmanship and a willingness to learn just as highly as experience.

Why Join Van Builder?

This is more than just another workshop job.

You'll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most unique custom vehicle projects while developing skills across multiple trades in a modern manufacturing environment.

We offer:

• Casual, part-time and full-time opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

• Day and afternoon shift options

• Ongoing training and career development

• Exposure to a wide range of specialist manufacturing techniques

• Modern workshop and equipment

• A supportive, collaborative and innovative team environment

• Opportunities to grow into leadership and specialist roles as the business expands

• The chance to help shape the future of one of Australia's fastest-growing specialist vehicle manufacturing companies

Ready to Build Something Different?

If you're passionate about building quality products, solving problems, learning new skills and taking pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced tradesperson, technician, apprentice or someone looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Join Van Builder and help build some of Australia's most innovative custom vehicles.