Prototype Workshop Technician

Gordon Murray Automotive; Shalford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Murray Automotive is seeking a Prototype Technician to join its Prototype Workshop in Shalford, UK. The role involves ensuring the efficient assembly and testing of prototype vehicles, requiring a strong background in automotive engineering or motorsport. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a private medical scheme and enhanced pension plans.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Personal Pension Plan

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Parking Onsite

Qualifications

• Experience with high spec super cars required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Clear communication skills with clients essential.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and testing of prototype vehicles and components.
• Collaboration with design and engineering departments.
• Reporting mechanical build and test faults.

Skills

Automotive Engineering

Motorsport background

Aerospace background

Understanding technical drawings

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping and prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Department: Prototype Workshop

Location: Shalford

Description

The Prototype Technician (Workshop) is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle build activities are refined and matured from an engineering and manufacturing perspective, through testing, data acquisition and simulation to allow a smooth transition into a successful project delivery and ultimately production. This will involve the assembly and testing of prototype vehicles and component tests, along with identification and reporting mechanical build and test faults and working with engineers to resolve problems on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with other members of the prototype workshop team and liaising with other areas of the business (in particular the Design and Engineering departments plus the Vehicle Development team).
• Fabrication, machining & welding of components and assembly of composite parts, if applicable to job role.
• Checking, modifying and inspecting of in-house made parts or parts received via a third party supplier.
• Vehicle tear down, part labelling and recording duties.
• Vehicle and sub-system assembly build.
• Regular reporting of issues, faults or concerns in relation to all work activities using a structured approach and recognised procedures.
• Testing of components, vehicle systems and vehicles.
• Contributing to and supporting events and activities that the company may become involved in.
• Develop the role and be a team player, to provide support to the Company and/ or Group Company’s as the Group expands and grows.
• Ensure that technical knowledge and expertise is kept up to date.
• To liaise with the Design and Engineering departments ensuring that the team is supported on testing and development.
• Assist in conducting, external component tests, and whole vehicle static, dynamic and passive safety tests.
• To attend internal meetings as required, and in general to contribute to and support Gordon Murray Automotive events, activities and publications.
• To undertake other necessary, reasonable duties and appropriate tasks as requested by a company Director or Head of Prototype Workshop.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Automotive Engineering, Motorsport or Aerospace background.
• Experience of working with high spec super cars.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and take direction from engineers.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent timekeeping with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• The ability to consistently work to the highest standards, with minimal supervision and a strong attention to detail.
• Organised, persuasive, resourceful, flexible, ambitious, self-directing, passion for delivering objectives, comfortable challenging existing processes.
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients
• Must be a team player.
  
  

Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite
  

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.