Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Technician to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st July 2027.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £31.84 per hour.
What to expect:
We're seeking a Vehicle Technician to join our Field Evaluation Unit (FEU) Operations team – a vital part of the launch process. The FEU Operations team runs a of pre-production vehicles using real-world customer duty cycles to support programme readiness. Your role will be to ensure that these vehicles are updated and maintained to the highest standard.
You will be responsible for the inspection and preparation of prototype vehicles ready for user evaluation, and subsequent electrical and mechanical rectification, maintenance and updating of the vehicles.
The role includes investigating the root cause of issues raised by the users during the evaluation process in conjunction with the Launch & Engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
Completion of Work Requests (OUV/FMS – Jobcards including Initial Vehicle Inspections (IVI's) in a timely manner and to the required quality standard.
Identification and accurate description of major / minor build and quality issues found during vehicle inspections and drive assessments.
Understanding and accurate application of all workshop procedures including Safety procedures.
Assembly / replacement / repair of electrical & mechanical systems and components as applicable.
Diagnose / trace faults, rectify and validate issues.
Read and interpret harness drawings / repair instructions (Topix) and liaise with engineering departments.
Take responsibility for Health, Safety and Wellbeing of self and others.
Ensure quality of own work is maintained at all times.
Adhere to company-wide and site-specific policies and procedures.
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.
Essential Personal Profile Required:
A good team player who is able to work to predefined procedures.
An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
An individual with the ability to make timely decisions in line with agreed procedures and escalate as appropriate.
Good literacy skills, able to write / describe technical issues accurately and in detail.
An individual with a customer focused approach.
A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.
Desirable Personal Profile Requested:
Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure.
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