Prototype Engine Builder for Cutting-Edge Development

g&p Group Holdings Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£24.00 per hour

Job summary

g&p Group Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Prototype Engine Build Fitter to support a leading automotive engineering programme based in Whitley. The role covers assembly, strip, rework and inspection of prototype engine units, in a fast-paced development environment.

You will work closely with engineering, test operations and prototype build teams to meet milestones, maintain quality and safety standards, and document build records and inspections.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Time-served apprenticeship within automotive, motorsport or engineering.
• Experience in engine build, mechanical assembly or prototype build activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work within a fast-paced development environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Prototype or development vehicle experience.
• Experience supporting test or validation programmes.
• Automotive OEM, motorsport or high-performance vehicle background.

Responsibilities

• Build, strip and rework prototype engine units in line with engineering specifications.
• Carry out engine teardown, inspection and fault-finding activities.
• Support warranty investigation and component analysis activities.
• Install and validate engine instrumentation.
• Support engineering changes and modifications throughout the build process.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Complete build records, quality documentation and inspection reports.
• Work closely with Engineering, Test Operations and Prototype Build teams.
• Support programme milestones and vehicle development activities.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Inspection

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

g&p Group Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Prototype Engine Build Fitter to support a leading automotive engineering programme based in Whitley. The role covers assembly, strip, rework and inspection of prototype engine units, in a fast-paced development environment.

You will work closely with engineering, test operations and prototype build teams to meet milestones, maintain quality and safety standards, and document build records and inspections.