PDI Technician

Gerrell & Hard; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

PDI Technician – Join Hedley Studios and Be Part of Automotive Art

Location: Bicester Heritage
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30 (flexibility offered)
Start: ASAP

Are you ready to combine your passion for precision engineering with a love for automotive artistry? Hedley Studios is redefining the boundaries between art and performance, creating exceptional scaled-down, driveable masterpieces. As the UK’s fastest-growing automotive company, we are looking for a meticulous and enthusiastic PDI Technician to join our team and ensure every vehicle meets the highest standards before reaching our discerning clients.

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing:

As a PDI Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the flawless delivery of our hand-built vehicles. Your responsibilities will include:

• Final inspections – Checking each vehicle to exacting standards, ensuring it meets all quality and performance criteria.
• Test driving – Evaluating drivability and performance against set parameters.
• Quality control & documentation – Completing compliance records and ensuring every detail is perfect before sign-off.
• Problem-solving – Diagnosing vehicle issues, root-cause analysis, and working closely with build technicians to refine processes.
• Continuous improvement – Contributing to the evolution of our build and inspection processes to drive efficiency and excellence.
• Supporting prototype builds – Assisting in the testing and development of new, cutting-edge projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in niche, low-volume, or motorsport engineering, with a solid understanding of vehicle systems.
• Craftsmanship-level attention to detail – You take pride in precision and quality.
• Experience working with bespoke assembly processes, where final fit and appearance are critical.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills – You can break down issues systematically and provide insightful feedback.
• A hands-on, team-player mindset – You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm and passion for automotive excellence and innovation.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• Motorsport experience
• Advanced driving skills
• Understanding of electric vehicle systems (Hybrid & EV Level 2/3 training)
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and harness drawings
• Experience with ISO 9001 and quality management systems

What’s in It for You?

• Share options – Be part of our success.
• Extra holiday – An additional day for every year of service (up to 35 days).
• Unpaid leave option – Take up to one month off after a year of service.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Monthly ‘Extra Mile’ Bonus – Recognizing and rewarding great work.
• Fun perks – Birthday presents, team lunches, and access to The Expert Academy.