Development Vehicle Technician
Join the Future of Automotive Excellence as a Development Vehicle Technician based in Gaydon.
- Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
- Hours: 37 hours per week, Rotating shift pattern
- Pay: A GBP 34.13 per hour Umbrella PAYE
- Contract: 6-month contract, potential extensions
- Qualification: Must hold relevant City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 Qualification
Are you ready to step into the world of automotive innovation and become a part of a legacy that has redefined excellence?
We are looking for a forward:thinking Development Vehicle Technician to join a fantastic team working on models of the future on a 12:month contract basis.
Our client, a world:leading automotive manufacturer, invites you to embark on an exhilarating journey and reimagine the automotive industry as we know it. If youre passionate about the automotive industry and the pursuit of perfection, you belong here.
Your Role: Development Vehicle Technician
You will be responsible for the proofing, testing and development of whole vehicles including ICE and EV vehicles. Using your Mechanical, Electrical and Trim skills you will assist in the early:stage prototype development process in a state:of:the:art facility working closely with Engineers to ensure accurate testing and development, understanding the why, how and ifs of vehicle mechanics.
Your Working Hours
Weekly Rotating Double Day Shift Pattern: 37 hours per week + Overtime when required.
Early Shift : Monday to Thursday 6:00am : 2:05pm and Friday 6:00am : 12:00pm.
Late Shift : Monday to Thursday 1:55pm : 10:00pm and Friday 11:50am : 5:50pm.
Your Pay And Contract
- A GBP 34.13 per hour, paid via an Umbrella PAYE payroll model.
- 6:month Contract with potential extensions.
- This contract is deemed Inside of IR35.
Please Note: The Umbrella PAYE pay rate stated above is made up of three elements, Hourly pay rate, Holiday pay and Apex Recruitments contribution to the payroll administrators fees.
Your Duties And Responsibilities
- Whole vehicle developments to include:
- Vehicle Dynamics, Braking systems, Suspension, Dampers, Powertrains
- Mechanical and Electrical strip, build, calibration and refit of various systems.
- Working closely with engineers to adapt, calibrate, test and prove out prototype vehicles ensuring they are fit for purpose (e.g. at high speeds, on differing terrains, in hot/cold climates)
- Using all round knowledge of EVs, Hybrid, Petrol and Deisel vehicles
- Applying knowledge of whole vehicle instrumentation on test / pre:production vehicles
- Diagnosis and support logging of issues and engineering improvements
- Reading and interpreting engineer drawings
- Experience of using a variety of handheld tools.
- Experience of working with precision components.
Our Ideal Development Vehicle Technician
We're looking for someone who shares a passion for automotive excellence and has the skills to match.
- Level 3 City and Guilds/NVQ/IMI qualifications in an automotive discipline (essential).
- Electric Vehicle / Hybrid Level 3 (IMI or equivalent) (desirable).
- Capable of interfacing with modern day vehicle electrical systems
- Extensive hands:on experience of whole vehicle.
- Good engineering background essential
- Ability to develop good technical solutions to build/ quality issues.
- Knowledge and practical understanding of H and S, C.O.S.H and environmental procedures
- Flexible attitude towards working hours as overtime may be required.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Automotive Excellence
This is your chance to be a part of a global legacy thats driven by passion, precision, and innovation. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
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