Vehicle Workshop Engineer

ReeVR; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Attendance bonus

Friday early finish

Specialist engineering skills

Job summary

ReeVR in Oxford is seeking a hands-on Vehicle Workshop Technician to join an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of specialist vehicles. You will build and assemble mechanical components on specialist vehicles, using hand and power tools, and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £34,000 plus benefits and overtime opportunities, with 23 days’ holiday and a monthly attendance bonus, and an

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle building or mechanical assembly.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Basic fabrication skills with good health and safety awareness.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components on specialist vehicles.
• Use hand and power tools to complete assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Assist with final testing, inspections and quality checks before handover.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues during build.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and workshop organisation.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Engineering drawings

Fabrication & fitting

Health & safety

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Welding MIG/TIG

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Vehicle Workshop Technician

Oxford
Up to £34,000 Benefits & Overtime Opportunities
Full Time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a hands-on Vehicle Workshop Technician to join an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of specialist vehicles.

The Role as a Vehicle Workshop Technician:

• Build and assemble mechanical components on specialist vehicles.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assembly and fitting tasks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Carry out basic fabrication and mechanical fitting work.
• Assist with final testing, inspections and quality checks before vehicle handover.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues during the build process.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and workshop organisation.

What We’re Looking For in a Vehicle Workshop Technician:

• Previous experience in vehicle building, mechanical assembly or a similar engineering environment.
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Basic fabrication skills and a good understanding of health and safety.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems would be advantageous.
• Welding experience (MIG/TIG) would be beneficial.
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary overtime.
• 23 days’ holiday bank holidays.
• Monthly attendance bonus.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Opportunity to develop specialist engineering skills.