Prototype Vehicle Technician: EV & Hybrid Development

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Development Vehicle Technician role based in Gaydon, Warwickshire, working on proofing, testing and development of whole vehicles including ICE and EV. You will apply mechanical, electrical and trim skills in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating with engineers to ensure accurate testing and robust development.

The role features a 37-hour week on rotating shifts, with an umbrella PAYE pay model at £34.13 per hour and a 6-month contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ/IMI automotive discipline required (essential).
• Electric Vehicle / Hybrid Level 3 desirable.
• Capable of interfacing with modern vehicle electrical systems.
• Good engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Develop and proof whole vehicles including ICE and EV.
• Mechanical and electrical strip, build, calibration and refit of systems.
• Work with engineers to test and prove out prototype vehicles.
• Interpret engineer drawings and document issues and improvements.
• Use instrumentation on test/pre-production vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle testing

Prototype development

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Development Vehicle Technician role based in Gaydon, Warwickshire, working on proofing, testing and development of whole vehicles including ICE and EV. You will apply mechanical, electrical and trim skills in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating with engineers to ensure accurate testing and robust development.

The role features a 37-hour week on rotating shifts, with an umbrella PAYE pay model at £34.13 per hour and a 6-month contract with potential extensions.