R&D Vehicle Technician – Automotive Test & Prep (EV)

Euro Projects Recruitment; Hinckley, Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension contribution

27 days holidays + bank holidays

EV car scheme

Job summary

Euro Projects Recruitment is seeking a practical Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician for a state-of-the-art automotive engineering R&D test facility. You will prepare vehicles for testing and fit instrumentation in a hands‑on role.

You should have a Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent) and experience in a vehicle workshop or test facility. The role is based in Hinckley/Nuneaton with shift options. The package includes a pension, holidays and an EV car scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent (apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC).
• Previous experience in a vehicle workshop, automotive engineering environment, test facility or similar.
• Good practical engineering skills with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work safely and methodically with engineering equipment and machinery.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for testing.
• Fit instrumentation, sensors and data acquisition equipment.
• Vehicle trim removal, restraint system removal and refit.
• Support data acquisition activities.
• Support fabrication activities including cutting, grinding and drilling.
• Support equipment checks and maintenance activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and equipment condition.
• Follow engineering, safety and quality procedures when working with high-value equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent

Engineering apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds / BTEC

Job description

Euro Projects Recruitment is seeking a practical Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician for a state-of-the-art automotive engineering R&D test facility. You will prepare vehicles for testing and fit instrumentation in a hands‑on role.

You should have a Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent) and experience in a vehicle workshop or test facility. The role is based in Hinckley/Nuneaton with shift options. The package includes a pension, holidays and an EV car scheme.