Vehicle Development Technician

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Vehicle Development Technician to support a major client. You will be responsible for assembling and maintaining high-performance vehicles and their testing systems. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in motorsport vehicle builds, alongside strong skills in vehicle assembly and manufacturing. This role may require travel for development activities across the UK and Europe, ensuring a chance to work on cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in motorsport or high-performance vehicle builds.
• Strong background in vehicle assembly and manufacturing.
• Understanding of modern automotive electrical and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Build concept, prototype, and production vehicles to high standards.
• Maintain and update vehicles to support development programmes.
• Prepare and operate vehicles for various test and development activities.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings and schedules.

Skills

Vehicle assembly

Manufacturing processes

Welding

Machining

IT literacy

Understanding automotive electrical systems

Tools

MONaco

CANape

INCA

Microsoft Office

Virtual Car software

Job description

About this Position

We are hiring an experienced Vehicle Development Technician on behalf of our client, a leading automotive and motorsport company. This role involves the assembly, maintenance, preparation, and support of multi-project test and development vehicles and simulation rigs. The successful candidate will work on cutting‑edge vehicle development and may be required to travel for UK, European, and worldwide test support.

Job Responsibilities

• Build concept, mule, prototype, and production-level vehicles and rigs to the highest standards.


• Maintain and update vehicles and rigs to support ongoing development programmes.


• Prepare and operate vehicles for test and development activities at various locations, including proving grounds and racing circuits.


• Work closely with design and engineering teams to achieve specifications and targets.


• Interpret engineering drawings and instrumentation schedules to ensure accurate builds and modifications.


• Maintain a clean and well‑organised workshop, ensuring equipment meets company standards.


• Subject to internal approval, safely drive high‑value, high‑performance vehicles in workshop, road, and test environments.

Experience Required

• Extensive experience in motorsport, prototype, or low‑volume high‑performance vehicle builds.


• Strong background in vehicle assembly, manufacturing, and operation.


• Welding, machining, and fabrication skills are preferred.


• Understanding of modern automotive electrical and electronic systems for fault‑finding and repair.


• Experience with diagnostic platforms such as MONaco, CANape, and INCA is desirable.


• Clean driving licence and passport.


• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and Virtual Car software.