Senior Technician: Vehicle Testing & Team Lead

Horiba Mira; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HORIBA MIRA is seeking a Senior Technician for the Highway Safety & Protection of Infrastructure (HSPI) team in Nuneaton on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). This hands-on role supports the preparation and delivery of vehicle, safety and security testing programmes, while guiding technicians across the facility.

You will help coordinate activities, provide on-the-job training, and contribute to continuous improvement in test methods and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating colleagues within a technical, workshop or testing environment.
• A Level 4/HNC in mechanical or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds).
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A flexible approach and the ability to adapt within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in testing, research and development, instrumentation, calibration management or workshop/site safety activities would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of vehicles, test assets and facilities for vehicle, safety and security testing.
• Coordinate daily activities and allocate tasks across the technician team.
• Provide guidance, support and on-the-job training to technicians and junior team members.
• Support calibration, maintenance and workshop compliance activities.
• Help maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across the facility.
• Support stock control, equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, facilities and ways of working.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coordination

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 4/HNC in mechanical or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HORIBA MIRA is seeking a Senior Technician for the Highway Safety & Protection of Infrastructure (HSPI) team in Nuneaton on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). This hands-on role supports the preparation and delivery of vehicle, safety and security testing programmes, while guiding technicians across the facility.

You will help coordinate activities, provide on-the-job training, and contribute to continuous improvement in test methods and procedures.