Vehicle Technician

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Technician (Customer Oriented Engineering) to conduct evaluations and maintain test vehicles in Cranfield. The ideal candidate should have a City & Guilds or BTEC Level 3 qualification in mechanical or automotive engineering, alongside a UK driving licence. This position offers a hands-on role in a collaborative environment, where your contributions directly support automotive innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified with a City & Guilds or BTEC Level 3 in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• Full UK manual/automatic driving licence required.
• Experience in vehicle or component test environments preferred; not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of vehicles for European customers.
• Assemble and disassemble vehicle parts for testing.
• Maintain and prepare test vehicle fleet.
• Set up instrumentation for testing.
• Collaborate with engineers for data collection.

Skills

Vehicle architecture understanding

Fault-finding on vehicle systems

Basic computer literacy

Passion for automotive performance

Education

City & Guilds or BTEC Level 3 in mechanical or automotive engineering

Job description

Vehicle Technician (Customer Oriented Engineering) (0996) - £19.67/hr PAYE rate

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and eager to make a real impact in a dynamic and innovative environment? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of automotive technology as a Vehicle Technician (Customer Oriented Engineering). This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to work on cutting‑edge projects, develop your skills, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of vehicles for European customers. If you thrive in a hands‑on role and are ready to take your career to the next level, this could be the perfect fit for you!

What You Will Do:

• Conduct both static and dynamic evaluations of vehicles to ensure they meet the needs of European customers.
• Assemble and disassemble vehicle parts and components for testing, ensuring all activities align with company standards.
• Maintain and prepare the test vehicle fleet, including safety checks, retrofits, fault‑finding, and repairs.
• Set up instrumentation, such as data loggers and video cameras, to support testing activities.
• Collaborate with Test and Design Engineers to conduct tests and gather accurate and high‑quality data.
• Support report writing and learn bespoke systems to enhance your contribution to the team.

What You Will Bring:

• Ideally, a City & Guilds or BTEC Level 3 qualification in mechanical or automotive engineering, with a recognised apprenticeship.
• A fundamental understanding of vehicle architecture and the ability to fault‑find on vehicle systems.
• Experience within vehicle or component test environments is preferred but not essential.
• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Word and Excel.
• A FULL UK manual/automatic driving licence and a passion for automotive performance and technologies.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and quality. The company is committed to delivering exceptional products that resonate with their customers, and your expertise will directly contribute to this mission. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment, where your skills and ideas will be valued and developed.

Location:

This role is based in Cranfield, offering a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant and well‑connected area.

Interested?:

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference in the automotive industry, don’t hesitate to apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. Send your CV today and take the first step towards an inspiring career as a Vehicle Technician (Customer Oriented Engineering)!

This role is Inside IR35.

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