Outdoor Vehicle Test Tech & Team Lead

HORIBA LAQUA EMEA; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Technician to join the Highway Safety & Protection of Infrastructure (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 providing day-to-day guidance to technicians across the facility.

This role involves working outdoors in all weathers; you will coordinate daily activities, mentor technicians, and support calibration, maintenance and

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating colleagues within a technical, workshop or testing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

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

Leadership experience

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Level 4/HNC in mechanical/engineering

Job description

HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Technician to join the Highway Safety & Protection of Infrastructure (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 providing day-to-day guidance to technicians across the facility.

This role involves working outdoors in all weathers; you will coordinate daily activities, mentor technicians, and support calibration, maintenance and