Vehicle Build Technician

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

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Guildford is seeking Development and Prototype Technicians to join their team. This role involves assembling and maintaining high-performance test vehicles within a cutting-edge facility. Candidates should have extensive experience in motorsport vehicle builds and preferred skills in welding and electrical systems. The position requires traveling for testing and support across the UK and Europe. This opportunity offers a chance to work on exciting projects and be part of a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building high performance vehicles, covering manufacture and assembly.
• Preferred skills in welding, machining, and fabrication.
• Understanding of automotive electrical systems for fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Assemble multi-project test and development vehicles and rigs.
• Prepare vehicles for test activities at various locations.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to meet project requirements.

Skills

Extensive experience in motorsport/prototype/low volume/high performance vehicle builds

Welding, machining and fabrication

Understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems

Experience with diagnostic platforms (MONaco, CANape, INCA)

IT literate (Microsoft Office, Virtual Car)

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.
• Experience of diagnostic platforms, especially MONaco, CANape and INCA is desirable.
• Clean driving licence & passport.
• IT literate in various packages e.g. Microsoft Office suite, Virtual Car.

To make an application and to hear more about the roles available, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)