Vehicle technician

Applus+ IDIADA; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan (AXA)

25 days paid annual leave

Cycle scheme

Employee discounts

Training and career path opportunities

Language courses subsidy

Referral programme

Blood donation paid leave

Job summary

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking a Workshop Technician to join their Testing team in Nuneaton. The role involves supporting various automotive testing project activities within workshop and road/test track settings.

Key responsibilities include executing automotive testing projects, fabricating fixtures for brake testing, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in automotive mechanics, a full UK driving license, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience similar to an automotive mechanic/technician role.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Must have a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with automotive testing project execution.
• Testing activities setup and data acquisition.
• Fabrication of fixtures for brake testing.

Skills

Automotive mechanic/technician experience

Basic office applications

Customer orientation

Metalwork and MIG welding

Professional English proficiency

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Workshop Technician to join the Testing team located at our Nuneaton office. This role provides the opportunity to work on various automotive testing project activities in workshop and road/test track environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with the complete automotive testing project execution including:
  • Testing activities such as brake dynamometer setup (setup inertia, brake parts assembly, brake bleeding, brake wear measurements, etc.), building fixtures, low voltage sensor wiring, supporting road or test track-based vehicle testing, and general automotive workshop support
  • Test preparation, operation, and data acquisition set‑up
  • Test execution according to defined procedures and specifications
  • Fabrication of fixtures to support brake testing
  • Ensure the correct organisation of testing samples in the workshop
• Support the execution of other related tasks such as test equipment and facilities upgrades, improvements, maintenance and calibration.
• Flexibly support diverse automotive vehicle‑based testing activities as required by the business, including Durability, Quality, Infotainment, Connectivity, Brakes, EV charging, Electrical Sign‑off, ADAS and Automated Driving.
• Ensure alignment with corporate policies regarding project management, quality, OHS, facilities/equipment maintenance and calibration.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience similar to an automotive mechanic/technician role.
• Basic user level in office applications and IT systems.
• Experience in the automotive industry is desired.
• Metalwork and MIG welding experience will be valued.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Strong quality, health and safety, and customer orientation mindset.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Availability to travel if required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan (AXA).
• 25 days paid annual leave, holiday purchase scheme and holiday milestone scheme.
• Cycle scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and career path opportunities.
• Language courses subsidy.
• Referral programme.
• Blood donation paid leave.
• International mobility opportunities.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.