Vehicle Build Technician

Expleo UK LTD; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking Development and Prototype Technicians to work in a state-of-the-art facility. The role involves assembling and maintaining multi-project test vehicles, requiring extensive experience in high-performance vehicle builds. Candidates should have fabrication skills and an understanding of automotive electrical systems. Contract opportunities available based in Surrey, with potential for travel across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in motorsport, prototype and vehicle builds.
• Welding, machining and fabrication skills are preferred.
• Understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems for fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Build multi-project concept and prototype vehicles to high standards.
• Prepare and operate vehicles for test activities at multiple locations.
• Interact with design and engineering staff to establish requirements.

Skills

Extensive experience in motorsport / prototype builds

Welding skills

Machining skills

Understanding of automotive electrical systems

Job description

Expleo are actively recruiting for Development and Prototype Technicians to work within a state-of-the-art factory facility, with high performance road vehicles. Working within their highly experienced team, we are offering contract inside of IR35 opportunities, based in Surrey, where you will be working to assemble, maintain, prepare, and support the operation of, multi-project test and development vehicles and rigs.

Please note Unsocial hours and frequent travel may be required as part of this role including regular off-site UK, European and occasional worldwide test support duties.

Responsibilities

• Build multi-project concept / mule / prototype and production level vehicles and simulation rigs to the highest standards, using specified processes where applicable.
• Preparation and operation of such vehicles for test and development activities at multiple locations, including industry proving grounds and racing circuits.
• Two-way interaction with design and engineering staff to establish and achieve requirements, specifications and targets.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in motorsport / prototype / low volume / high performance complete vehicle builds, covering the manufacture, assembly and operating of such vehicles.
• Welding, machining and fabrication skills are preferred.
• Understanding of current automotive electrical and electronic systems to enable fault finding and repair would be advantageous.
• Experienc...