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About this Position:
We are hiring an experienced Vehicle Development Technician on behalf of our client, a leading automotive and motorsport company. This role involves the assembly, maintenance, preparation, and support of multi-project test and development vehicles and simulation rigs. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge vehicle development and may be required to travel for UK, European, and worldwide test support.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build concept, mule, prototype, and production-level vehicles and rigs to the highest standards.
- Maintain and update vehicles and rigs to support ongoing development programmes.
- Prepare and operate vehicles for test and development activities at various locations, including proving grounds and racing circuits.
- Work closely with design and engineering teams to achieve specifications and targets.
- Interpret engineering drawings and instrumentation schedules to ensure accurate builds and modifications.
- Maintain a clean and well-organised workshop, ensuring equipment meets company standards.
- Subject to internal approval, safely drive high-value, high-performance vehicles in workshop, road, and test environments.
Experience Required:
- Extensive experience in motorsport, prototype, or low-volume high-performance vehicle builds.
- Strong background in vehicle assembly, manufacturing, and operation.
- Welding, machining, and fabrication skills are preferred.
- Understanding of modern automotive electrical and electronic systems for fault-finding and repair.
- Experience with diagnostic platforms such as MONaco, CANape, and INCA is desirable.
- Clean driving licence and passport.
- IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and Virtual Car software.
