Prototype Technician

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Prototype Vehicle Technician to join their team in Gaydon. The role includes whole vehicle preparation and assembly primarily focusing on trim and final assembly. Candidates should have Level 3 qualifications in an automotive discipline and extensive hands-on vehicle experience. A flexible attitude is required as overtime may be necessary. This is a 12-month contract with a competitive rate of £34.13 per hour, paid via Umbrella PAYE.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 qualifications in an automotive discipline.
• Desirable Electric Vehicle / Hybrid qualifications.
• Experience in vehicle assembly/build work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for whole vehicle assembly and build.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical assembly tasks.
• Diagnose build issues and suggest engineering improvements.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Trim skills

Knowledge of EVs and Hybrid vehicles

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Education

Level 3 City and Guilds/NVQ/IMI qualifications in an automotive discipline

Electric Vehicle / Hybrid Level 3 (IMI or equivalent)

Tools

Handheld tools

Job description

Join the Future of Automotive Excellence as a Prototype Vehicle Technician based in Gaydon!

• Prototype Vehicle Technician
• Gaydon, Warwickshire
• 37 hours per week, Rotating shift pattern
• £34.13 per hour Umbrella PAYE
• 12-month contract, potential extensions

Are you ready to step into the world of automotive innovation and become a part of a legacy that has redefined excellence? We are looking for a forward-thinking Prototype Vehicle Technician to join a fantastic team working on models of the future on a 12-month contract basis.

Your Role: Prototype Vehicle Technician

You will be responsible for the whole build of vehicles including component assembly, subassembly and whole vehicle build from the ground-up, within a bay-build environment. Using your Mechanical, Electrical and Trim skills you will assist in the early-stage prototype process in a state-of-the-art facility.

Your Working Hours

Weekly Rotating Double Day Shift Pattern: 37 hours per week + Overtime when required. Earliest: Monday – Thursday: 06.00am – 14.00pm / Friday: 06.00am – 11.00am Lates: Monday – Thursday: 14.00pm – 22.00pm / Friday: 10.45am – 15.45pm

Your Pay and Contract

£34.13 per hour, paid via an Umbrella PAYE payroll model.

12-month Contract with potential extensions.

This contract is deemed Inside of IR35.

Please Note: The Umbrella PAYE pay rate stated above is made up of three elements, Hourly pay rate, Holiday pay and Apex Recruitment’s contribution to the payroll administrator’s fees.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Whole vehicle preparation, assembly and build mainly covering Trim and Final Assembly
• Mechanical and Electrical assembly and build tasks including:
• Component assembly & Sub-assemblies – building parts and components from scratch.
• Building whole vehicles from scratch working within a bay-build discipline including
• Mechanical, electrical and trim creation and fitment.
• Fitting part/full interior Trim packages
• Using all round knowledge of EV’s, Hybrid, Petrol and Diesel vehicles
• Applying knowledge of whole vehicle instrumentation on test / development vehicles
• Diagnosis and support logging of build issues and engineering improvements
• Reading and interpreting engineer drawings
• Experience of using a variety of handheld tools.
• Experience of working with precision components.

Our Ideal Prototype Vehicle Technician

We're looking for someone who shares a passion for automotive excellence and has the skills to match.

• Level 3 City and Guilds/NVQ/IMI qualifications in an automotive discipline (essential).
• Electric Vehicle / Hybrid Level 3 (IMI or equivalent) (desirable).
• Capable of interfacing with modern day vehicle electrical systems
• Extensive hands‑on experience of whole vehicle.
• Good engineering background essential
• Experience of previous vehicle assembly/build work is essential.
• Ability to develop good technical solutions to build/quality issues.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of H&S, C.O.S.H and environmental procedures
• Flexible attitude towards working hours as overtime may be required.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Automotive Excellence

This is your chance to be a part of a global legacy that's driven by passion, precision, and innovation. If you're ready to rev up your career and contribute to the future of automotive greatness, apply today. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.