What to Expect
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 vehicle to required production volumes, you'll support wider business needs as required in a fast-paced, high performance environment.
What You'll Do
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.
What You'll Bring
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.
What We'll Do for You
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
* Qualifying criteria applies.