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Date Added: Thu 06/03/2025

Vehicle Development Technician

Woking, GU21, UK
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Company: HERNSHEAD RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Salary: £28 - £29/hour

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
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