Prototype Technician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a Prototype Build Technician in the CV30 area. This role involves hands-on work with prototype transmissions, including assembly, inspection, and fault-finding. Candidates should have strong mechanical assembly skills and experience in managing build processes. The position offers an hourly rate of £17 and requires availability to start ASAP, with a contract length of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Hands-on prototype build experience and/or direct experience with transmission systems.
• Proven background assembling and validating mechanical assemblies.
• Strong capability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Strip, build, assemble, and inspect prototype transmissions.
• Investigate and fault-find build issues and defects.
• Apply understanding of transmission architecture and driveline systems.

Skills

Hands-on prototype build experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Experience with mechanical assemblies

Knowledge of transmission systems

Quality verification techniques

Job description

Prototype Build Technician

Location: CV30 Area

Hourly Rate: £17 per hour + holiday pay

Hours: Monday to Friday (normal hours)

Contract Length: 6-month contract

Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a leading engineering organisation to appoint a Prototype Build Technician. This is a hands‑on, detail‑driven role working on the strip, build, inspection and development of prototype and pre‑production transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Strip, build, assemble and inspect prototype transmissions in line with build manuals and engineering instruction.
• Investigate and fault‑find build issues, manufacturing defects and mechanical failures.
• Strip and assess unfamiliar or one‑off transmission assemblies without existing build documentation.
• Apply a deep understanding of transmission architecture, component function and driveline systems.
• Install instrumentation, sensors and bespoke modifications on test units as directed by engineering.
• Identify, raise and report build concerns; support engineering with structured problem‑solving (including 8D).
• Follow all part‑picking, kitting, storage and inventory processes.
• Maintain a safe, well‑organised, prototype‑standard workshop environment.

Experience

• Hands‑on prototype build experience and/or direct experience with transmission systems.
• Proven background assembling, stripping or validating complex mechanical assemblies.
• Strong capability to read, interpret and work accurately to engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Ability to verify quality using precise measurement techniques (manual metrology or CMM advantageous).
• Experience modifying or fabricating prototype hardware (e.g., machining, drilling, grinding, welding).

Interested and available to start quickly? Get in touch today to secure your interview spot.