Prototype EV Battery Technician for Test Builds

Matchtech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a contract EV Battery Technician for a workshop-based role in the West Midlands. The position focuses on safe removal and refit of LV/HV battery systems, and supporting build and test activities for automotive EV powertrain components.

The role involves disassembly/rebuild of passenger vehicles for test readiness, vehicle modifications, and adherence to safety processes. HV qualifications and hands-on automotive experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive technician with passenger vehicle experience.
• Strong electrical background in diagnostics, wiring, and harness handling.
• Experience with vehicle strip/rebuild and working with fasteners, trims, sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle build and commissioning in workshop/test environment.
• Disassemble and rebuild passenger vehicles for test readiness.
• Perform LV/HV battery removal, safe handling, and storage per process.
• Assist with vehicle modifications required for test: fitment/refitment, routing, mounting, minor fabrication.
• Refit and recommission vehicles prior to test activity.
• Support HV-classed battery systems work on commercial vehicles.
• Follow safe systems of work, including HV safety controls and lock-out/tag-out.
• Provide build feedback on issues and propose fixes.

Skills

Hands-on mechanic/technician

Electrical background

HV systems safety

Vehicle strip/rebuild

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

HV qualification training (IMI EV/HV)

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a contract EV Battery Technician for a workshop-based role in the West Midlands. The position focuses on safe removal and refit of LV/HV battery systems, and supporting build and test activities for automotive EV powertrain components.

The role involves disassembly/rebuild of passenger vehicles for test readiness, vehicle modifications, and adherence to safety processes. HV qualifications and hands-on automotive experience are preferred.