EV Battery Prototype Technician

Matchtech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a contract EV Battery Technician for a workshop-based role in the West Midlands. The position focuses on safe removal and refit of LV/HV battery systems, and supporting build and test activities for automotive EV powertrain components.

The role involves disassembly/rebuild of passenger vehicles for test readiness, vehicle modifications, and adherence to safety processes. HV qualifications and hands-on automotive experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive technician with passenger vehicle experience.
• Strong electrical background in diagnostics, wiring, and harness handling.
• Experience with vehicle strip/rebuild and working with fasteners, trims, sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle build and commissioning in workshop/test environment.
• Disassemble and rebuild passenger vehicles for test readiness.
• Perform LV/HV battery removal, safe handling, and storage per process.
• Assist with vehicle modifications required for test: fitment/refitment, routing, mounting, minor fabrication.
• Refit and recommission vehicles prior to test activity.
• Support HV-classed battery systems work on commercial vehicles.
• Follow safe systems of work, including HV safety controls and lock-out/tag-out.
• Provide build feedback on issues and propose fixes.

Skills

Hands-on mechanic/technician

Electrical background

HV systems safety

Vehicle strip/rebuild

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

HV qualification training (IMI EV/HV)

Job description

A contract position

IR35 Status TBC - Outside considered

On-site in West-Midlands

Our client, an innovative company specialising in clean power management systems and EV powertrain components within the automotive sector, is seeking a dedicated EV Battery Technician for a contract role. This position involves supporting the build and commissioning activities focused on the disassembly, modification, and rebuild of vehicles for test activities. The role is hands‑on and workshop‑based, emphasising the safe removal and refit of LV and HV battery systems and associated vehicle modifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting vehicle build and commissioning activities in a workshop/test environment.
• Disassembling and rebuilding passenger vehicles to support test readiness.
• Electrical/Harness experience ideal
• Performing LV/HV battery removal, safe handling, and storage in line with process.
• Assisting with vehicle modifications required for test, including fitment/refitment, routing, mounting, and minor fabrication.
• Refitting and recommissioning vehicles prior to test activity.
• Supporting similar activities on commercial vehicle HV battery systems (HV-classed work).
• Following safe systems of work, including HV security controls, lock‑out/tag‑out, and maintaining build documentation.
• Providing build feedback on issues found, missing parts/fasteners, fitment concerns, and proposing fixes.

Job Requirements:

• Proven hands‑on experience as an automotive mechanic/technician with essential passenger vehicle experience.
• Strong electrical background in automotive work, diagnostics, wiring awareness, and handling connectors and harnesses.
• Experience with vehicle strip/rebuild, working methodically with fasteners, trims, sub‑assemblies, etc.
• Comfortable working on or around HV systems with a strong safety mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognised automotive qualification (e.g., NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent).
• HV qualification suitable for automotive (e.g., IMI Level 2/3/4 EV/HV or equivalent) or demonstrable HV experience with a willingness to complete training.
• Evidence of safe working practices in controlled environments (prototype, test, OEM, Tier 1, etc.).

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with prototype build, commissioning, test‑prep, or pre‑series vehicles.
• Experience supporting battery‑related modifications, including mounting, brackets, routing, and service disconnect awareness.
• Familiarity with build documentation, torque settings, or quality check sheets.

Candidate Profile:

You are a local, hands‑on mechanic/technician with an electrical bias capable of stripping and rebuilding vehicles safely and systematically.