Vehicle Assembly Technician
5 days ago
Bicester
Vehicle Assembly Technician – Specialist Electric Vehicles The Opportunity We are recruiting experienced Vehicle Assembly Technician to join an innovative British automotive manufacturer producing beautifully engineered, scaled-down electric versions of iconic classic cars. This is not a typical high-volume production-line role. You will work in a specialist, low-volume environment where craftsmanship, precision and build quality are genuinely important. The position would particularly suit someone from specialist automotive, low-volume vehicle manufacturing, motorsport, classic cars or performance vehicle assembly. What You’ll Be Doing Building vehicles from chassis through to final assembly Installing mechanical, electrical, powertrain, body and safety components Working across production, prototype and demonstration vehicles Reading and interpreting technical drawings and build instructions Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and assembly issues Inspecting completed work and maintaining high quality standards Supporting continuous improvement of vehicle build and assembly processes Working closely with production and engineering colleagues What We’re Looking For Essential: Minimum 2 years’ hands-on vehicle assembly experience Good mechanical assembly skills Experience using hand and power tools Ability to work accurately to technical instructions and drawings Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Full UK working rights Experience from low-volume automotive, motorsport or specialist vehicle manufacturing would be particularly attractive. Highly Desirable Experience Any of the following would be advantageous: Vehicle electrical systems and wiring EV or electric powertrain systems Mechanical and powertrain assembly Fabrication MIG/TIG welding Composite materials Body and trim assembly Prototype vehicle builds Motorsport Classic or specialist vehicles Quality inspection and vehicle rectification Package £34,000–£40,000 per year, depending on experience, plus: Private healthcare, dental and optical cover 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Bonus scheme Share options after qualifying service Company pension Career progression opportunities Life insurance Health and wellbeing programme Subsidised café and employee benefits Regular company events Cycle-to-work scheme Free on-site parking Who Should Apply? We would particularly like to hear from: Vehicle Assembly Technicians | Vehicle Technicians | Automotive Assembly Technicians | Motorsport Technicians | Prototype Technicians | Mechanical Assembly Technicians | Vehicle Build Technicians | Automotive Manufacturing Technicians | EV Technicians If you enjoy building unusual, high-quality vehicles rather than simply working on another mass-production line, this could be an excellent opportunity. Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26) Salary: £34,000–£40,000 DOE Employment: Permanent, Full-time UK working rights required