Lead Vehicle Testing Technician

Horiba Instruments Inc.; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Technician to join the HSPI team on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). This hands-on role supports the preparation and delivery of vehicle, safety and security testing programmes while guiding technicians across the facility.

You will coordinate daily activities and provide on-the-job training, while helping with calibration, maintenance and workshop compliance in a dynamic, outdoor testing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating colleagues in a technical/workshop environment.
• Level 4/HNC in mechanical or engineering qualification (e.g., City & Guilds).
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in testing, R&D, instrumentation, calibration management or safety activities is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of vehicles, test assets and facilities for testing.
• Coordinate daily activities and allocate tasks across technicians.
• Provide guidance, support and on-the-job training to technicians and juniors.
• Support calibration, maintenance and workshop compliance activities.
• Help maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Assist stock control, equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coordination

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Level 4/HNC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Technician to join the HSPI team on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). This hands-on role supports the preparation and delivery of vehicle, safety and security testing programmes while guiding technicians across the facility.

You will coordinate daily activities and provide on-the-job training, while helping with calibration, maintenance and workshop compliance in a dynamic, outdoor testing environment.