Electric Vehicle (EV) Mechanic

Autocraft Solutions Group; Long Bennington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK is seeking an EV Mechanic to safely remove and refit high-voltage batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles. The ideal candidate will have mechanical experience and a positive attitude. A valid UK driving licence is required, along with flexibility for shifts. This role includes extensive training and benefits such as on-site parking and a quarterly bonus scheme.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

On-site parking

Training and development

Company workwear provided

Gym discount

Free tea / coffee

1:30pm finish on Fridays

24 days + 8 bank holidays

Quarterly bonus scheme

Specsavers vouchers

Qualifications

• Good mechanical or workshop experience with capability to be trained.
• Flexibility to work both day and late shifts.
• Adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely remove and refit HV batteries from vehicles.
• Support vehicle preparation and safety checks.
• Follow high-voltage safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical or workshop experience

Positive can-do attitude

Valid UK driving licence

Education

IMI Level 2 or 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Maintenance

Job description

The Role

As part of our fast expanding Electric Vehicle (EV) business theEV Mechanic will be hands on in the safe removal and refitting of high-voltage (HV) traction batteries from electricvehicles before and after battery repair or remanufacture.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Safely remove and refit HV batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles prior to and after remanufacturing or repair.
• Support vehicle preparation, including pre- and post-removal checks, following strict safety and quality procedures.
• Adhere to all high-voltage safety protocols, isolation procedures, and company risk assessments.
• Use appropriate lifting, diagnostic, and mechanical equipment safely and accurately.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally you will have good mechanical or workshop experience with the capability to be trained in IMI Level 2 or 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Maintenance.
• Good positive can do attitude
• Valid UK driving licence required
• Flexibility to work both day and late shifts as required
• Employee Assistance Program / Counselling
• On-site parking
• Training and development
• Company workwear provided
• Gym discount
• Free tea / coffee
• 1:30pm finish on Fridays
• Holidays 24 days + 8 bank holidays (FTE, pro-rated)
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Specsavers vouchers