Prototype Technician

Civil Water Rail; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company located in Gaydon is seeking a Prototype Vehicle Technician to join their innovative team. The role involves vehicle preparation, assembly, and building with a strong emphasis on mechanical and electrical skills. Candidates must hold Level 3 automotive qualifications and have hands-on vehicle assembly experience. This position offers £34.13 per hour under a 12-month contract, with possible extensions and the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualifications in an automotive discipline.
• Experience with vehicle assembly/build work is essential.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours as overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble and build vehicles including trim and final assembly.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly tasks.
• Diagnose and log build issues and engineering improvements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly skills

Electrical assembly skills

Knowledge of EV's, Hybrid, Petrol and Diesel vehicles

Problem-solving abilities

Use of handheld tools

Reading engineer drawings

Education

Level 3 City and Guilds/NVQ/IMI in automotive discipline

Electric Vehicle / Hybrid Level 3 (IMI or equivalent)

Job description

Prototype Vehicle Technician

Join the Future of Automotive Excellence as a Prototype Vehicle Technician based in Gaydon!

Details

• Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
• Hours per week: 37 hours, rotating shift pattern
• Pay: £34.13 per hour, Umbrella PAYE
• Contract: 12-month contract, potential extensions

Your Role

You will be responsible for the whole build of vehicles including component assembly, sub‑assembly and whole vehicle build from the ground‑up, within a bay‑build environment. Using your mechanical, electrical and trim skills you will assist in the early‑stage prototype process in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Your Working Hours

Weekly Rotating Double Day Shift Pattern: 37 hours per week + overtime when required.

• Early: Monday – Thursday: 06.00am – 14.00pm / Friday: 06.00am – 11.00am
• Late: Monday – Thursday: 14.00pm – 22.00pm / Friday: 10.45am – 15.45pm

Pay and Contract

£34.13 per hour, paid via an umbrella PAYE payroll model.

12-month contract with potential extensions.

This contract is deemed inside of IR35.

Please note: The umbrella PAYE pay rate stated above is made up of three elements, hourly pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment's contribution to the payroll administrator's fees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Whole vehicle preparation, assembly and build mainly covering Trim and Final Assembly
• Mechanical and electrical assembly and build tasks including:
• Component assembly & sub‑assemblies – building parts and components from scratch.
• Building whole vehicles from scratch working within a bay‑build discipline including
• Mechanical, electrical and trim creation and fitment.
• Fitting part/full interior Trim packages
• Using all round knowledge of EV's, Hybrid, Petrol and Diesel vehicles
• Applying knowledge of whole vehicle instrumentation on test / development vehicles
• Diagnosis and support logging of build issues and engineering improvements
• Reading and interpreting engineer drawings
• Experience of using a variety of handheld tools.
• Experience of working with precision components.

Ideal Prototype Vehicle Technician

• Level 3 City and Guilds/NVQ/IMI qualifications in an automotive discipline (essential)
• Electric Vehicle / Hybrid Level 3 (IMI or equivalent) (desirable)
• Capable of interfacing with modern day vehicle electrical systems
• Extensive hands‑on experience of whole vehicle
• Good engineering background essential
• Experience of previous vehicle assembly/build work is essential
• Ability to develop good technical solutions to build/quality issues
• Knowledge and practical understanding of H&S, C.O.S.H and environmental procedures
• Flexible attitude towards working hours as overtime may be required

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Automotive Excellence!

This is your chance to be a part of a global legacy that's driven by passion, precision, and innovation. If you're ready to rev up your career and contribute to the future of automotive greatness, apply today. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.