Ultimate Series Senior Production Technician in Woking

We're seeking a skilled and motivated Vehicle Technician to play a key role in launching new models into production. You'll work closely with the Launch team to ensure a smooth transition, meeting all quality, cost and volume targets. In addition to building Ultimate Series vehicles to required production volumes, you'll support wider business needs as required in a fast-paced, high performance environment.

The Ultimate Series Technician will be expected to:

• Understand and follow detailed work instructions relating to the construction, painting or assembling of vehicles.
• Ensure that all station operations on each vehicle are completed to the required quality standard.
• Ensure that all operations are completed to the required timescale.
• Work as part of a team on the definition and solution of problems that may be affecting the quality, cost or productivity of the vehicles being produced.
• Attend the workplace on a regular and timely basis, informing the Team leader of any lateness or unplanned absence in a timely manner.
• Ensure the work area is clean, tidy and orderly at all times in line with brand expectations.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and other team members, participating in safety activities as requested.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Provide first hand support in the development and launch into production of future McLaren Automotive vehicle platforms and variants.
• Provide first hand support with the development of vehicle assembly processes for all assembly disciplines.
• Provide first hand support with the development and specification of bespoke assembly tool and fixture equipment.
• Provide first hand support with the identification and specification of generic hand tool requirements for both prototype and production build phases.
• Provide first hand support with the generation of vehicle build concerns, documentation of and relevant root cause analysis.
• Provide first hand support with assembly of prototype vehicles during the relevant prototype and development build phase.
• Provide first hand support for vehicle / variant launch into production.
• Provide first hand support with the training of new build technicians to enable smooth transition into series manufacture.
• Clearly understand and adhere to McLaren brand values.
• As and when business determines, provide series production support during periods of absence / peak holiday.

It is preferred that the candidate will have value added experience with:

• Minimum Level 2/3 Diploma in Light Vehicle maintenance and/or Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System repair and replacement.
• Prototype build activity.
• Vehicle production launch experience.
• Build concern reporting.
• Quality measurement systems, could include Faro arm usage.
• Working to demanding time schedules.
• Process and product maturation.
• Working in small teams.

Personal Attributes:

• The candidate will have excellent motivational attributes.
• The candidate will be prepared to coach and develop peer skill sets.
• The candidate will have an understanding of niche vehicle brand requirements and have a minimum of 12 months experience working on Ultra High performance and/or prestige vehicles.
• An ability to act under pressure with calmness with clarity of thought.
• The candidate will have determination to drive forward the business to ‘Best in Class’ performance standards in line with brand expectations.
• Demonstrate a methodical approach towards problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• The applicant must be extremely trustworthy.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Take advantage of a dynamic and flexible work schedule, where your adaptability to occasional shifts will play a key role in supporting the team.
• Have value added experience in the field of production vehicle manufacturing.

We offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• Structured career development framework.
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus award.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice.

McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars. It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.