Build Technician

Prospec Associates; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturer of iconic vehicles is seeking a Vehicle Build Technician for hands-on assembly and final build. Responsibilities include vehicle preparation, mechanical and electrical assembly, and working with engineering drawings. Ideal candidates will have a background in vehicle build or a similar hands-on technical role. This is a contract position during a busy build period in Royal Leamington Spa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle build or a similar technical role.
• Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with handheld tools for assembly.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle preparation, assembly, and final build.
• Execute mechanical and electrical assembly tasks.
• Conduct profiling and panel alignment.

Skills

Vehicle assembly

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Attention to detail

Fabrication skills

Tools

Handheld tools

Job description

Overview

My client, a British manufacturer of iconic vehicles, is recruiting a number of contract vehicle build technicians due to a busy build period. This contract is outside IR35. The Vehicle Build Technician will be responsible for the hands-on assembly and final build of the client's iconic vehicles. Working as part of a skilled production team, you will be involved in all aspects of vehicle assembly, from trim and mechanical assembly to profiling, panel alignment, and interior trim fitting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive vehicle preparation, assembly, and build, including trim and final assembly phases.
• Execute both mechanical and electrical assembly tasks with precision.
• Assemble components and sub-assemblies, building essential vehicle parts and systems from scratch.
• Complete whole vehicle builds using a bay-build discipline, ensuring consistent quality and assembly standards.
• Conduct profiling, panel alignment, and gapping to meet exacting standards of vehicle fit and finish.
• Install part and full interior trim packages, enhancing the vehicle's aesthetic and functional appeal.
• Identify and log any build issues, suggesting improvements for engineering and production teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings accurately to guide assembly and ensure quality control.
• Utilise a variety of handheld tools for assembly work and ensure the handling of precision components.
• Apply fabrication and welding skills, if experienced, for specialised build tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in vehicle build, assembly, or a similar hands-on technical role.
• Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings and working with precision components.
• Proficiency with handheld tools and assembly techniques for automotive builds.
• Background in fabrication and welding (advantageous but not essential).
• Attention to detail, pride in craftsmanship, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work within a dynamic, scaling production environment.