At a Glance
- Tasks: Build extraordinary vehicles from the ground up and improve assembly processes.
- Company: Join a leading automotive company known for precision and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic workshop environment with a focus on quality and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that creates high-performance cars and influences future designs.
- Qualifications: Experience in vehicle systems and a passion for craftsmanship.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Whole Vehicle Technician to join our client's growing team and to help bring extraordinary cars to life.
If your background is in Motorsport, aerospace, defence, specialist automotive, prototype engineering, medical devices, or any other low-volume, high-precision environment, you'll understand the mindset we're looking for.
You will work across the complete vehicle, including:
- Chassis
- Electrical systems
- Powertrain
- Body
- Safety systems
- Vehicle and component sub-assembly
You will be responsible for building cars to an exceptional standard from individual components and sub-assemblies through to complete vehicles ready for delivery. You will also have the opportunity to influence how we build cars, helping develop assembly processes, sequencing and documentation as we grow.
Day to day, you will:
- Build production vehicles and sub-assemblies
- Diagnose and root-cause issues down to component level
- Interpret detailed engineering and assembly drawings
- Complete build, inspection and compliance records
- Maintain exceptional standards of quality, safety and finish
- Help improve build processes to make them better, safer and more efficient
- Work closely with our Lead Technicians and wider Operations team
- Support and train colleagues across the production team
- Prepare completed vehicles for dispatch, including kitting and crating
- Keep the workshop clean, organised, and professional
You will ideally have experience in niche, low-volume, high-precision manufacturing or Motorsport, with a broad understanding of vehicle systems.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in craftsmanship-led assembly
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong mechanical and vehicle systems knowledge
- The ability to diagnose problems methodically and find the real root cause
- Experience interpreting detailed component and assembly drawings
- Strong problem-solving and lateral-thinking skills
- A hands-on, practical approach
- A genuine commitment to quality and safety
- The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-moving environment
- A 'can do' attitude and the enthusiasm to go the extra mile
Vehicle Build Technician in Oxford employer: Gerrell & Hard
Gerrell & Hard is an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the automotive and motorsport sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, we provide our team with the tools and support needed to excel in their roles. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation and robust commercial outcomes.
