Vehicle Build Technician - Pre-Production to Launch

Paddock; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodrive in Birmingham is seeking a Vehicle Technician to support an automotive programme from pre-production through to series production at the new Car Build facility. You will work from engineering specs, build docs, and instructions to assemble, modify, rework and build vehicles to exact quality standards.

Key requirements include a Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, prior automotive technician experience, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent automotive experience.
• Prior experience as Vehicle/Assembly/Build/Manufacturing Technician in automotive sector.
• Experience with vehicle assembly, disassembly, refit, rework and rectification.
• Ability to interpret build specs, work instructions, and technical docs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to build quality.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, strip, modify, rework, and refit pre-production & production vehicles in accordance with approved engineering specifications and build requirements.
• Carry out complete and partial vehicle disassembly and reassembly activities to support build updates, engineering changes, quality improvements, and rectification activities.
• Install, replace, and adjust vehicle components and systems including interior, exterior, electrical, chassis, suspension, driveline and trim assemblies.
• Perform vehicle rework and rectification activities arising from quality concerns, build issues, engineering changes, or audit findings.
• Assemble components and systems at both sub-assembly and complete vehicle level.
• Diagnose and rectify assembly and installation issues identified during build, inspection, and verification activities.
• Conduct end-of-line inspections, testing, and functional verification checks on vehicles
• Maintain accurate build records, rework documentation, and vehicle configuration information.
• Prepare vehicles for internal reviews, customer events, validation activities, and production readiness assessments.
• Support business requirements including overtime and peak build periods to achieve programme milestones.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance & repair

Automotive technician experience

Vehicle assembly/disassembly

Technical documentation interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Prodrive in Birmingham is seeking a Vehicle Technician to support an automotive programme from pre-production through to series production at the new Car Build facility. You will work from engineering specs, build docs, and instructions to assemble, modify, rework and build vehicles to exact quality standards.

Key requirements include a Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, prior automotive technician experience, and strong attention to detail.