Test and Assembly Technician (Automotive)

Ricardo; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Test and Assembly Technician to prepare, build, and test gearboxes and axles. This role requires strong assembly skills and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality standards in low volume, high value driveline systems. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values wellbeing and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Mental health support

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience with complex mechanical products.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Great attention to detail while following quality and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, build, and test of gearboxes and axles.
• Ensure quality standards are met in all tasks.
• Support investigations and contribute ideas for improvement.

Skills

Assembly and test skills

PC and general computer skills

Measurement equipment usage

Problem solving tools knowledge

Continuous improvement contribution

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Role: Test and Assembly Technician (Automotive)

Location: Leamington Spa – MTC, onsite

Job ID: 2025-2754

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 plus benefits

Ricardo’s Performance Products division are seeking a Test and Assembly Technician responsible for the preparation, build and test of gearboxes and axles for low volume, high value driveline systems where quality standards are at the heart of the role.

Knowledge and Experience

• Assembly and test skills with complex mechanical products.
• Intermediate level of PC and general computer skills – a good working knowledge of MS office.
• Ability to use measurement equipment such as vernier, micrometer.
• Familiarity with problem solving tools such as 8D, for investigation and resolution of quality issues.
• Experience of supporting investigations and contributing ideas for continuous improvement.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritises tasks to meet set deadlines.
• Great attention to detail while following quality, health and safety procedures, and implementing good judgment to make appropriate decisions.

Desirable

• Some knowledge of LN system (ERP software for manufacturing).
• Can read and understand / interpret technical drawings / CAD models.

Working with Ricardo

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Wellbeing and work life balance

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programs and policies that support individuals including flexible working, careers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance program.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment.

Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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