Lead Vehicle Test Technician – Outdoor Testing & Mentoring

HORIBA-MIRA Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HORIBA MIRA Ltd in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Technician for the HSPI team on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). You will prepare vehicles, test assets and facilities for safety and security testing, and coordinate technicians daily while mentoring juniors.

The role requires line management experience in a technical workshop, a Level 4/HNC in mechanical engineering, strong organisational and IT skills, and a proactive, safety-minded approach. Outdoors work is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating colleagues in a technical/workshop/testing environment.
• Level 4/HNC in a mechanical or engineering qualification (City & Guilds acceptable).
• Strong organisational and multi-priority management abilities.
• Proficient IT skills (MS Office).
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Flexible approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of vehicles, test assets and facilities for vehicle, safety and security testing.
• Coordinate daily activities and allocate tasks across the technician team.
• Provide guidance, support and on-the-job training to technicians and junior team members.
• Support calibration, maintenance and workshop compliance activities.
• Help maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across the facility.
• Support stock control, equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, facilities and ways of working.

Skills

Lead and mentor

Organisational skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptable/flexible

Education

Level 4/HNC in mechanical or engineering

Job description

HORIBA MIRA Ltd in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Technician for the HSPI team on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). You will prepare vehicles, test assets and facilities for safety and security testing, and coordinate technicians daily while mentoring juniors.

The role requires line management experience in a technical workshop, a Level 4/HNC in mechanical engineering, strong organisational and IT skills, and a proactive, safety-minded approach. Outdoors work is expected.