Vehicle Fitter

Recruit Mint Ltd; Stibbington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus

29 days holiday

Training & progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd is partnering with a UK-based manufacturer near Peterborough to recruit an experienced Vehicle Fitter for their electric vehicles team. You will build EVs, fit mechanical assemblies, and work with 12V/48V electrical systems on a varied production line.

The role offers hands-on engineering in a dynamic environment with opportunities to improve build times, participate in 5S and continuous improvement, and access ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' mechanical engineering experience.
• At least 2 years' experience with automotive 12V/48V electrical circuits.
• Experience with electrical fault finding, repair and maintenance.
• Background in automotive, vehicle maintenance, manufacturing, aviation, power generation or similar engineering environments.
• Strong practical mechanical fitting skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical issues clearly.
• Flexible, with the ability to prioritise in a changing production environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Own standard hand tools for the trade.
• Welding experience is advantageous but not essential; air tools may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Build electric vehicles per job cards and specs.
• Assemble vehicle components.
• Work with 12V/48V electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Service and repair rental fleet vehicles.
• Meet production build targets.
• Improve build times and quality.
• Engage in ongoing technical training.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Automotive electrical

Electrical fault finding

Automotive industry

Mechanical fitting

Communicate issues

Adaptable

Team player

Driving licence

Hand tools

Welding (advantage)

Job description

Vehicle Fitter – Electric Vehicles

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Vehicle Fitter to join their busy manufacturing facility near Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background combined with automotive electrical experience who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role. You’ll be involved in both the manufacture of new electric vehicles and the maintenance and repair of an established rental fleet. With vehicles supplied into industries ranging from airports and automotive manufacturing to hospitals, power stations and specialist industrial environments, no two days are necessarily the same.

The Role

• Building electric vehicles in accordance with job cards and production specifications
• Mechanical fitting and assembly of vehicle components
• Working with 12V and 48V automotive electrical systems
• Electrical fault finding, diagnosis and repair
• Preparing, servicing and repairing rental fleet vehicles
• Working towards production build targets
• Identifying opportunities to improve build times and product quality
• Participating in ongoing technical and on-the-job training
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Supporting the company's 5S and continuous improvement programmes
• Following all Health & Safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 2 years' mechanical engineering experience
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with automotive 12V and/or 48V electrical circuits
• Experience of electrical fault finding, repair and general maintenance
• A background within automotive, vehicle maintenance, manufacturing, aviation, power generation or a similar engineering environment
• Good practical mechanical fitting skills
• The ability to understand and communicate technical issues clearly
• A flexible approach and the ability to prioritise work in a changing production environment
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A full clean driving licence
• Your own standard hand tools appropriate to the tradeWelding experience would be a distinct advantage but is not essential. Specialist air tools required for the position will be provided.
• Above all, we're looking for someone with a positive "can-do" attitude who is happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved.

What's On Offer?

• OTE £36,000–£48,000
• 39-hour basic working week
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Company profit-share bonus scheme after qualifying service
• 29 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
• Ongoing manufacturer and in-house technical training
• Genuine opportunities for progression
• Interesting and varied work within the growing electric vehicle sector
• Long-term career opportunity with an established UK manufacturerThis position could be particularly suited to an experienced Vehicle Fitter, Auto Electrician, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter or Vehicle Technician looking for a varied engineering role away from a traditional garage environment.