Build Technician

We're looking for experienced Build / Vehicle Development Technicians to join a leading high-performance automotive organisation, working across exciting prototype and vehicle development programmes.

This is a hands-on role involving the build, preparation, maintenance and development of prototype and high-performance vehicles, with opportunities to support testing both in the UK and internationally.

What you'll be doing:

• Building and assembling concept, mule, prototype and production-level vehicles
• Preparing, maintaining and updating development vehicles and test rigs
• Carrying out vehicle modifications and upgrades throughout development programmes
• Supporting vehicle testing at proving grounds and race circuits
• Working closely with design and engineering teams
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and instrumentation schedules
• Fault finding and resolving mechanical and electrical issues
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship, workshop organisation and equipment
• Potentially driving high-value performance vehicles within workshop, road and test environments, subject to the required internal driving standards

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience within motorsport, prototype, low-volume or high-performance vehicle builds
• Hands-on experience with complete vehicle assembly, preparation and development
• Good mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability
• Welding, fabrication and/or machining skills would be beneficial
• Understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems would be advantageous
• Experience with diagnostic platforms such as MONaco, CANape or INCA would be beneficial
• Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings
• Clean driving licence and valid passport
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel

The role will involve some UK, European and occasional worldwide travel, supporting vehicle test and development activities.

If you're an experienced Build or Vehicle Development Technician looking for your next contract within a high-performance automotive environment, we'd love to hear from you.