23 automotive jobs found in Gaydon

Automotive Paint Sprayers * Pay Rate: £20.00 – £29.60 per hour * Contract: Ongoing | Outside IR35 (LTD or Umbrella) * Location: Solihull * Shifts: 12-hour shifts (The project operates 7 days a week) * The Role: You'll be handling surface prep, masking, mixing, application, and quality inspection. As standard, you will need to provide and maintain your own high-quality spray gun. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare vehicles and panels for painting, including sanding, masking, and priming * Mix and match paint colours accurately using manufacturer-approved systems * Apply paint finishes to repaired vehicles and replacement panels * Carry out blending and polishing work to achieve a seamless finish * Inspect completed work to ensure exceptional quality standards * Work closely with Panel Technicians and MET Technicians throughout the repair process * Maintain spray booths, equipment, and work areas in line with health and safety requirements *...

Vehicle Integration Package Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have experience in product development within a vehicle integration or packaging role? Are you proficient in CATIA V5 & V6 for detailed packaging design and geometric integration? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the automotive industry? This Vehicle Integration / Vehicle Package Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative vehicle design and development. Working in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of vehicle engineering while developing your skills and expertise. With competitive pay and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry. What You Will Do: - Create vehicle concept proposals in the form of vehicle architecture package layouts. - Develop outline component and system...

Vehicle Package Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company renowned for its innovative projects and dynamic work environment. As a Vehicle Package Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle design and integration. If you're passionate about engineering and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, then this role is the perfect fit for you. What You Will Do: - Develop vehicle concept proposals by creating vehicle architecture package layouts. - Design and outline component and system proposals to support vehicle package development. - Define and refine detailed vehicle packages at both the whole vehicle and package zone level. - Track and manage the resolution of all geometric issues within a specific package zone. - Mediate and negotiate solutions between different...

Position: Grounds Maintenance Worker Location: Gaydon, CV35 0BJ Company: Autoscan UK Ltd Duration: 3 Months Fixed Term Contract Pay Rate: £16.50 Per Hour PAYE or £21.45 Ltd contractor rate Start Date: Immediate Start About us: Autoscan UK Limited is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. The Role We're currently looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Worker to join a small but close knit team to maintain the grounds & facilities of the Proving Ground (PG) exacting high standards at all times. You'll work closely with the maintenance team on all aspects of PG maintenance including but not limited to; forestry, fencing, mowing, surface grading, tarmac & other road repairs. General maintenance and repairs of the facility will also include the operation of...

System Integration & Test Engineer (Interior Experience) 📍 Location: Gaydon 📅 Contract: Maternity Cover 💷 Rate: £28.42 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced System Integration & Test Engineer to join a leading automotive engineering team based in Gaydon. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge Interior Experience features, supporting the verification and validation of innovative vehicle systems. Key Responsibilities Create manual and automated feature-level and system-level test cases based on feature and system documentation. Ensure appropriate test techniques are applied and that all test cases are robust, comprehensive, and meet quality standards. Execute feature-level testing on vehicles and system-level testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (ViL) environments. Produce detailed test execution reports and provide clear feedback on results. Support defect management activities, including issue investigation and...

Chassis Dynamometer Test Engineer Location: APRL Facility, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL Contract: Annual Contract Rate: £28.42 per hour (Umbrella) Expleo is seeking a Chassis Dynamometer Test Engineer to support a leading automotive customer at the Advanced Propulsion Research Laboratory (APRL), based at the University of Warwick.This exciting opportunity offers hands-on involvement in the operation of a state-of-the-art Environmental Chassis Emissions Dynamometer facility, supporting a wide range of vehicle emissions, efficiency, and propulsion development programmes. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will engage directly with OEM engineers, academic partners, and third-party customers to deliver high-quality vehicle testing across conventional, hybrid, and electrified powertrains. The successful candidate will take ownership of chassis dyno test activities from vehicle preparation and installation through to test execution, data quality...

Our client, a leading name in the automotive industry, is currently seeking a Principal Design Engineer specialising in Vehicle and Suspension Engineering for a contract position based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. This role offers a hybrid working model. Key Responsibilities: Conceptual and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, system assemblies, and complex components such as subframes, suspension knuckles, control arms, tie rods, and pitman arms Undertaking detailed mechanical design work including basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D detailing, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks Collaborating closely with FEA and Simulation teams to ensure product validation requirements are met Working cooperatively with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure compliance with DFMA requirements Managing the Bill of Materials and creating technical reports and documentation as required for engineering projects Liaising with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure...

Defence Vehicles | Coventry | 6-Month Rolling Contract Are you an experienced Automotive Paint Sprayer or Bodyshop Technician looking for your next challenge? Join a leading Defence manufacturer working on some of the UK's most advanced military vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your automotive bodyshop skills on large, complex military platforms in a modern production environment. Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, you'll be part of a highly skilled team responsible for preparing, refinishing, and restoring military vehicle bodies to the highest standards of quality and durability. Pay Rate £19.33 per hour PAYE £25.00 per hour Ltd/Umbrella The Role As a Vehicle Body Paint Sprayer, you will be responsible for the preparation and spraying of large military vehicles, ensuring all work meets strict quality and Defence industry standards. Key Responsibilities Carry out all aspects of vehicle panel preparation, including sanding, filling, masking, and...

Maintenance Technician Location: Coventry City Centre Pay: £16.50 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE Hours: 09:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute unpaid lunch) Contract: Temporary, 24 July - 17 September (possibility of extension) Join a Busy Summer Turnaround Team We're recruiting a Summer Maintenance Operative to support a leading student accommodation provider during the crucial summer turnaround period. This is a hands-on role focused on preparing accommodation for the new academic year, ensuring rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard for incoming students and summer guests. If you have maintenance experience and enjoy practical work in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Carry out general maintenance and repair work across the site Assist with room refreshes and preparation for new residents Support move-in activities, including occasional heavy lifting Complete basic plumbing,...

Job Title: Lead Plant Quality Engineer Location: Solihull, B90 Company: Autoscan Pay Rate: £38-£40 Ltd Duration: 3-Months FTC About Us Autoscan UK Limited is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. The Role We are seeking a leader to head our Plant Quality Engineering team, providing the technical guidance, coaching, and performance development needed to establish a proactive quality culture across manufacturing operations. In this role, you will ensure processes consistently achieve safety, quality, and customer requirements by supporting production teams through daily reviews, managing escalations, and presenting performance updates to senior management to contribute to strategic planning. You will ensure quality is built into manufacturing from launch by supporting New...

Contract Details Job Title: Hardware Engineer Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid (2 days per week), West Midlands Outside IR35 £50-£60 per hour Key Responsibilities Design, develop and validate automotive electronic hardware from concept through to production, ensuring compliance with customer, quality and functional safety requirements. Produce schematics, perform PCB layout, component selection and circuit simulation for analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronic systems, including ECUs and control modules. Perform hardware verification, debugging and root cause analysis using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, CAN tools and power analysers, supporting prototype development and design validation. Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams for hardware solutions, supporting design reviews, DFMEA activities and product lifecycle development. Essential Skills Extensive experience designing electronic...

Maintenance Operative Location: Coventry Job Type: Temporary (6 Weeks Cover) Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Overview We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Maintenance Operative to provide temporary cover for a 6-week period in Coventry. This is a hands-on role suited to an individual with strong handyman skills and a practical approach to general maintenance tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a variety of repairs, maintenance duties, and general upkeep to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and well-presented. Key Responsibilities Carry out general handyman and maintenance tasks across the site. Complete basic plumbing repairs, including fixing leaks, replacing taps, and unblocking drains. Undertake basic electrical work such as replacing light fittings, bulbs, switches, and carrying out minor...

Position: Qualified Vehicle Technician Location: Worcester, UK Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (minimum 8 hours a day), with the possibility of additional weekend work Hourly Rate: £22.00-£24.00 per hour Company Overview: Recruitment Boutique are automotive recruitment specialists, dedicated to connecting top talent with well-established workshops. We are currently seeking a Qualified Vehicle Technician to join our client's team on a temporary contract basis in Worcester. At Recruitment Boutique, we're all about connecting exceptional talent with unparalleled opportunities in the ever-exciting Automotive Industry. Job Responsibilities: · Work in a dealership environment and adapt to a fast-paced workshop setting. · Conduct inspections and routine services on vehicles. · Complete vehicle repairs in a professional and safe manner, following dealer standards. · Communicate effectively with various departments across the dealership. · Work...

HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic / HGV Contractor Location: Oxfordshire Rate: £31.00 - £32.00 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday (Early/Day Shifts - 50+ hours) Immediate Start Available - On-Going Work Our client is a specialist, reliable and reputable Commercial Vehicle Company based around the Hertfordshire area. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated HGV Technician to complete an ongoing contract / LTD position. This is open to Limited Company Contractors and is working Outside IR35. As a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter you must hold the following: * NVQ / City and Guilds – Level 3 * Minimum of 5 years working on commercial vehicles * Experience working in a fast-paced and demanding customer environment * The ability to organise work on own initiative and work under pressure * Class 1 licence – Preferable not essential Benefits & Package * Great Hourly Rates * Weekly Pay - Every Friday * Limited Companies...

Ground Maintenance Operative 📍 Leicester | 🚐 Company Van Available | 🌱 Outdoor Working Role Join and Help Keep Communities Looking Their Best My client is looking for a dedicated and hardworking Ground Maintenance Operative to join our team in Leicester. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to make a visible difference within local communities, we'd love to hear from you. What We Offer 💷 Salary: £24,507.16 per annum (approximately £13.47 per hour) ⏰ Hours: 35 hours per week 📅 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm 🚐 Company Van: Available in applicable locations and can be taken home for commuting 🦺 Full PPE Provided 🌳 A rewarding role where your work directly improves local neighbourhoods and communal spaces About the Role As a Ground Maintenance Operative, you will play a key role in maintaining outdoor communal areas to a high standard, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and attractive for residents and...

Vehicle Valeter Brierley Hill £12.71 per hour 45 hours per week Monday to Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch break) Our client is looking to recruit a dedicated Vehicle Valeter to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working with vehicles. You'll play a key role in ensuring every vehicle is presented to the highest standard before being displayed for sale or handed over to customers. Working in a busy environment, you'll be part of a supportive team where quality, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction are highly valued. Key Responsibilities Wash, clean and polish vehicles to a high standard. Thoroughly valet vehicle interiors, including carpets, seats, dashboards, trims and windows. Prepare vehicles for display, sale and customer handover. Carry out final presentation checks to ensure vehicles meet company standards. Safely move vehicles around the dealership when required. Maintain valeting equipment...

Job Title: Bodyshop Strip Fitter Location: Coalville Salary / Hourly Rate: £19.50 per hour (LTD) Job Type: Contract About the Role Our client, a busy and well-established automotive accident repair bodyshop, is currently seeking an experienced Strip Fitter / Vehicle Strip & Fit Technician to join their team in Coalville. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled bodyshop technician / MET strip fitter / vehicle dismantler and reassembler who is confident working on a wide range of accident repair and insurance-repair vehicles. You will be responsible for the strip down, refit, and rebuild of vehicles to support the full repair process, working closely with panel beaters, MET technicians, and paint technicians to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality repairs. Key Responsibilities * Strip down vehicles involved in accident repair work * Remove and refit mechanical and trim components to support panel and body repairs * Assist with vehicle dismantling and...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire (On-site) Are you a senior, hands-on Mechanical Engineer looking for a high impact contract where your expertise genuinely shapes outcomes? This is an exciting 12 month Inside IR35 opportunity, based in Pitstone, offering the chance to join a technically advanced, safety critical engineering environment delivering real Through Life Support (TLS) value. This role will appeal to engineers who enjoy problem solving at pace, influencing technical direction, and working at the heart of production, quality, and engineering decision making. For those considering relocation, Pitstone offers access to excellent transport links, scenic surroundings, and a strong engineering community. The Opportunity As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening the Through Life Support team, bringing depth of experience, technical leadership, and resilience to complex challenges. You'll provide both tactical...

Position: Qualified Vehicle Technician Location: Bedford, UK Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (minimum 8 hours a day), with the possibility of additional weekend work Hourly Rate: £22.00-£24.00 per hour Company Overview: Recruitment Boutique are automotive recruitment specialists, dedicated to connecting top talent with well-established workshops. We are currently seeking a Qualified Vehicle Technician to join our client's team on a temporary contract basis in Bedford. At Recruitment Boutique, we're all about connecting exceptional talent with unparalleled opportunities in the ever-exciting Automotive Industry. Job Responsibilities: · Work in a dealership environment and adapt to a fast-paced workshop setting. · Conduct inspections and routine services on vehicles. · Complete vehicle repairs in a professional and safe manner, following dealer standards. · Communicate effectively with various departments across the dealership. · Work...

Job Title: High Level Technician (Rolling Stock) Job Location: Derby Hourly Pay Rate: Days - £22.49 PAYE / £29.23 Umbrella Afternoons £26.09 PAYE / £33.98 Umbrella Nights - £29.91 PAYE / £39.01 Umbrella Saturday - £33.74 PAYE /£40.92 Umbrella (All hours) Sunday - £44.98 PAYE /£54.56 Umbrella (All hour) Shifts: Mon - Fri Days 37 hours Duration: On-going contract Start Date: ASAP Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Client Summary: A...