Prototype Technician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Prototype Build Technician in Royal Leamington Spa. The role involves working on prototype transmissions within motorsport and aerospace applications, ensuring precision engineering. Candidates should have strong experience in prototype builds and be capable of interpreting engineering drawings. This is a 6-month contract with competitive pay of £17.50 per hour PAYE, and the role is considered inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with diverse assemblies within a prototype build environment.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and verifying the accuracy of manufactured components.
• Hands-on experience with machining equipment such as lathes, mills, pillar drills, and welding tools.

Responsibilities

• Build, strip and assemble prototype transmissions in line with technical build manuals.
• Proactively identify build process improvements and capture learnings.
• Diagnose and resolve transmission build faults.

Skills

Prototype build experience

Interpretation of engineering drawings

Precision measurement techniques

Machining equipment experience

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Welding tools

Pillar drills

Job description

Contract Type: 6 Month Contract – Possible Extensions

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £17.50 per hour PAYE (to be uplifted to be paid via UMBRELLA PAYE payroll model)

Hours: 08:30-15:30 (core hours) - Monday – Thursday, Friday (can finish at 13:00 on Friday once 37.5 hours worked in the week)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Prototype Build Technician with good experience in prototype within Transmission or Engine systems of high-quality transmission components for motorsport and aerospace applications. This role involves working in a small, dedicated team, applying a right-first-time approach to precision engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, strip and assemble prototype transmissions in line with technical build manuals and engineering guidance.
• Proactively identify build process improvements and capture learnings to support future programme phases.
• Diagnose and resolve transmission build faults and manufacturing-related issues.
• Confidently strip down and assess unfamiliar transmission units without prior documentation.
• Demonstrate a strong foundational understanding of transmission types, operating functions and component assemblies.
• Install instrumentation and carry out engineering-requested modifications on test units.
• Highlight issues during build, raising appropriate reports and contributing to structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D).
• Follow correct part-picking and storage procedures in collaboration with engineering and logistics teams.
• Maintain a safe, organised and professional workshop environment always.

Key Competencies & Experience

• Proven experience working with diverse assemblies within a prototype build environment, including transmission or engine builds.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and verifying the accuracy of manufactured components.
• Strong understanding of precision measurement techniques to support bespoke build requirements (manual or CMM).
• Capable of fabricating or modifying custom hardware to support development activities.
• Hands-on experience with machining equipment such as lathes, mills, pillar drills, and welding tools

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs.