Position: Vehicle Build Technician
Sector: EV & Electrical
Location: Leamington Spa
Contract
Outside IR35

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing and valid eligibility to work full-time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

Job Description

• As a Vehicle Build Technician at our Client, you will be directly involved in the hands-on assembly and final build of these iconic vehicles.
• Perform comprehensive vehicle preparation, assembly, and build, including trim and final assembly phases.
• Execute both mechanical and electrical assembly tasks with precision.
• Assemble components and sub-assemblies, building essential vehicle parts and systems from scratch.
• Complete whole vehicle builds using a bay-build discipline, ensuring consistent quality and assembly standards.
• Conduct profiling, panel alignment, and gapping to meet exacting standards of vehicle fit and finish.
• Install part and full interior trim packages, enhancing the vehicle's aesthetic and functional appeal.
• Identify and log any build issues, suggesting improvements for engineering and production teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings accurately to guide assembly and ensure quality control.
• Utilise a variety of handheld tools for assembly work and ensure the handling of precision components.
• Apply fabrication and welding skills, if experienced, for specialised build tasks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in vehicle build, assembly, or a similar hands-on technical role.
• Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings and working with precision components.
• Proficiency with handheld tools and assembly techniques for automotive builds.
• Background in fabrication and welding (advantageous but not essential).
• Attention to detail, pride in craftsmanship, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work within a dynamic, scaling production environment.

Why you'll love it

• The Company is all about authenticity, sustainability, and living the dream!
• They like to think this is as evident in the culture of the business as it is in the brand.
• They are an accomplished team in start-up mode, re-establishing a heritage brand.
• This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal point as they launch an EV worldwide.
• As a small, fast-growing business you will work in a collaborative and innovative environment with the opportunity to challenge yourself and advance and shape your career quickly.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

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