Mercedes-Benz Luxury Vehicle Conversion Technician

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Luxury Vehicle Conversion Technician to join our workshop team. In this role, you will strip, modify, and rebuild Mercedes-Benz Vito and V-Class vehicles, transforming standard interiors into high-end luxury upfitted Senzati Jet Class models at Thruxton Airport.

Are you a coachbuilder, auto electrician, fitter or from another practical background within the automotive industry? Or, do you have transferable practical skills and a mechanical aptitude to offer, along with a sense of pride in achieving a premium finish every time? If you are currently looking for a new challenge, Senzati is offering a varied role in the bespoke upfitting and assembly of our vans alongside our driven team with a collective ambition for perfection and consistency. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment and a variety of materials including wood, steel, aluminium, plastics, leather etc. is preferred.

We would also consider a Junior role for the right person, with the right mindset and evidence of their personal interests.

Core Responsibilities

• Vehicle Stripping & Preparation: Safely dismantling factory interiors, body components and mechanical elements without causing damage to high-end vehicles.
• Component Fitting: Installing custom luxury seating, high-grade supplied leather panels, bespoke consoles, sunroofs and specialized soundproofing.
• Systems Integration: Integrating premium aftermarket upgrades, including advanced multimedia systems, ambient lighting, and auxiliary power units.
• Fabrication & Modification: Making precise structural and interior modifications using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Quality Assurance: Conducting rigorous checks to ensure every fit and finish meets impeccable, luxury-standard aesthetic and safety regulations.
• Valeting:diligence and conscientious in cleaning vehicles ahead of handover

Required Skills & Experience

• Coachbuilding or Fitting Experience: Proven track record in vehicle conversions, premium trimming, coachbuilding, or high-end automotive works.
• Quality Craftsmanship: High attention to detail with the ability to work cleanly with luxury materials
• Technical Competency and Versatility: Knowledge or understanding of electrics desirable, plus mechanical assembly, and trim work.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to read build sheets and technical drawings and adapt solutions where required for bespoke, non-standard installations.

Junior Assistant role:

Senzati would consider a Junior Assistant role for a school / college leaver with the right skillset and aptitude.

Other:

Hours: 0800 - 1730 Monday to Thursday

0800 - 1300 Fridays

Benefits: Company pension

Onsite free parking

Health and wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

Driving: Full driving licence

Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in UK full time.

No offer of Visa sponsorship

Prior applicants:No prior applicants, if you have previously applied for a similar role and been rejected.