Vehicle Development; Machinist Technician

Position: Vehicle Development (Machinist) Technician
At Expleo, we partner with leading organisations across the automotive and advanced engineering sectors, delivering cutting-edge innovation and supporting the development of next-generation technologies.

We are currently seeking a skilled Prototype Machinist to support our confidential high-performance automotive client, offered on a contract basis, inn Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative vehicle technologies within a fast-paced, world-class engineering environment.

Role Overview
You will play a key role in supporting vehicle development, prototype build, and test activities, delivering high-quality machined components to meet demanding project timelines. Working closely with build and development teams, you will contribute to the creation of prototype vehicles, rigs, and test structures.

Key Responsibilities

* Execute precision machining operations to a high standard using both CNC and manual mills and lathes

* Support vehicle development build teams with high-quality prototype parts

* Manufacture components for prototype vehicles, bucks, and test rigs

* Effectively manage multiple work requests and competing deadlines

* Maintain and care for workshop machinery and equipment

* Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards

* Provide flexibility with working hours, including overtime/weekends where required

Skills & Experience

* Proven experience machining one-off and small batch components

* Strong capability across CNC and manual machining (milling & turning)

* Ability to interpret 2D engineering drawings and specifications

* Experience in self-inspection and quality checks of machined parts

* Competent IT user, ideally with exposure to CAD systems (e.g. CATIA for drawing review)

* Background in an engineering apprenticeship or similar formal training

* Desirable:

* Understanding of vehicle systems and architecture

* Experience working with modern metallics and composite materials, ideally within high-performance automotive or aerospace environments

If you're interested in these exciting opportunities and want to be part of a dynamic team contributing to the production of high-performance vehicles, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)