Vehicle Technician-Workshop

g&p Group Holdings Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

G&P Quality Management is seeking an experienced Vehicle Workshop Technician to join our busy engineering team supporting prototype development, maintenance and repair of development vehicles.

You will diagnose faults, perform electrical and mechanical repairs, implement software updates, and work with hybrid/electric powertrain tech in a fast-paced automotive setting, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or motor vehicle engineering with relevant experience.
• Strong diagnostic, electrical fault finding and mechanical repair skills.
• Knowledge of modern vehicle technologies including hybrids and EVs.
• Experience in powertrain or prototype vehicle environments is desirable.
• Familiarity with automotive diagnostic software and workshop equipment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and basic MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle diagnostics, fault finding and electrical repairs.
• Support mechanical powertrain repairs, modifications and software updates.
• Prepare and maintain prototype and development vehicles.
• Use automotive software interfaces and diagnostic equipment.
• Work with instrumentation and measurement equipment as required.
• Maintain workshop standards using 5S and Lean principles.
• Ensure work complies with Health & Safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical repairs

Hybrid / EV tech

Powertrain experience

Diagnostic software

Health & Safety procedures

Full UK Driving Licence

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Automotive diagnostic software

Workshop equipment

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Workshop Technician to join a busy engineering team supporting the development, maintenance, and repair of prototype and development vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician with strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle diagnostics, fault finding, and electrical repairs.
• Support mechanical powertrain repairs, modifications, and software updates.
• Prepare and maintain prototype and development vehicles.
• Use automotive software interfaces and diagnostic equipment.
• Work with instrumentation and measurement equipment as required.
• Maintain high workshop standards by applying 5S and Lean principles.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety and environmental requirements, including Risk Assessments, HAVS, and COSHH.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and the wider workshop team to deliver project objectives.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
• Strong experience in vehicle diagnostics, electrical fault finding, and mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of modern vehicle technologies, including hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Experience working within a powertrain or prototype vehicle environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with automotive diagnostic software and workshop equipment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and basic computer systems.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about automotive engineering and vehicle technology.
• A proactive problem solver with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Keen to continue learning and developing their technical skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Why Join?

• Work on exciting prototype and development vehicle programmes.
• Join a highly skilled engineering team within a leading automotive environment.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development.

Established in 1994, G&P Quality Management is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

G&P Quality Management is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.