Prototype Technician

Prototype Vehicle Technician

Location:

Gaydon, Warwickshire

Hours:

37 hours per week, rotating shift pattern

Pay: £34.13 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)

Contract:

12‑month contract with potential extensions, inside of IR35.

You will be responsible for the whole build of vehicles including component assembly, sub-assembly and whole vehicle build from the ground-up, within a bay‑build environment. Using your Mechanical, Electrical and Trim skills you will assist in the early‑stage prototype process in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Weekly rotating double‑day shift pattern (37 hours per week + overtime when required).

Shift times:
Monday‑Thursday 06:00‑14:00 / Friday 06:00‑11:00 (Early), Monday‑Thursday 14:00‑22:00 / Friday 10:45‑15:45 (Late).

£34.13 per hour, paid via an Umbrella PAYE payroll model.

12‑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 Recruitment's contribution to the payroll administrator's fees.

• Whole vehicle preparation, assembly and build mainly covering Trim and Final Assembly
• Mechanical and Electrical assembly and build tasks including component assembly & sub‑assemblies – building parts and components from scratch
• Building whole vehicles from scratch working within a bay‑build discipline including mechanical, electrical and trim creation and fitment
• Fitting part/full interior Trim packages
• Using all‑round knowledge of EV's, Hybrid, Petrol and Deisel vehicles
• Applying knowledge of whole vehicle instrumentation on test / development vehicles
• Diagnosis and support logging of build issues and engineering improvements
• Reading and interpreting engineer drawings
• Experience of using a variety of handheld tools
• Experience of working with precision components

• 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
• Experience of previous vehicle assembly/build work is essential
• Ability to develop good technical solutions to build/quality issues
• Knowledge and practical understanding of H&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 driven by passion, precision and innovation. If you’re ready to rev up your career and contribute to the future of automotive greatness, apply today. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.