Workshop Technician

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Workshop Technician to join their automotive R&D team. This exciting role involves working with high-value test equipment and vehicles in a safety-first environment. You will be responsible for preparing and certifying test equipment, installing instrumentation, and ensuring precision in safety testing. The company offers excellent benefits, training, and career development opportunities. If you have mechanical fitting skills and a passion for automotive engineering, this position is a great opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Technician or Engineering Technician.
• Qualified in mechanical, automotive, or electrical/electronic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and certify specialist test equipment for automotive R&D.
• Calibrate instruments for vehicle safety testing.
• Ensure accuracy and safety in all tasks performed.

Skills

Mechanical fitting skills

Calibration of test instruments

Installation and removal of test instrumentation

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in automotive engineering

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

Workshop Technician, Hinckley / Nuneaton

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Workshop Technician to join our automotive research and development team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with high-value test equipment and vehicles in a safety-first environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and certifying specialist test equipment used within automotive R&D test facilities.
• Installing and removing test instrumentation on vehicles following tests.
• Calibrating test instruments used for vehicle safety testing.
• Ensuring work is performed with accuracy, precision, and safety.

Candidate Profile:

• Mechanical fitting skills with experience as a Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician, Service Technician, or Vehicle Technician. Further training can be provided.
• Qualified to at least BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical, automotive, or electrical/electronic engineering.
• Demonstrates care and pride in work, with the ability to handle high-value equipment responsibly.

Employment Details:

• Salary: Up to £30,000 - £34,000, commensurate with experience.
• Hours: 39 hours/week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 15:30, with 30 mins lunch.
• Benefits: Excellent benefits, training, and career development opportunities.

If interested, please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd. Visit our website for more vacancies.

Note: If you are not contacted within ten days, your application has not been successful. Thank you for applying.

Euro Projects Recruitment specialises in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, combining over 100 years of expertise to connect the best candidates with leading companies.