40 vehicle technician jobs found

Mechanical & Electrical Vehicle Technician (Contract) Leamington Spa, Warwickshire £18.00–£19.00 per hour Full-time Monday–Friday (Days) Ongoing long-term contract    Recruitable Staffing are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Vehicle Technician to join a busy automotive/manufacturing environment in Leamington Spa. This is a long-term, ongoing contract with stable weekday hours and competitive pay.    Duties include: Mechanical fitting/assembly of vehicle components Routing, running and securing cables and looms Building, fitting and connecting wiring looms to spec Connecting lights, switches, sensors, control units and other electrical components Working from wiring diagrams, build sheets and technical instructions Basic fault finding, testing and visual inspections Maintaining quality, safety and build standards What we’re looking for: Previous experience in vehicle build/automotive manufacturing (mechanical + electrical) Strong...

Job Title: Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temp/Contract (6 months with potential extensions). Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. ​ We’re hiring 10 Vehicle Technicians and we need them now. NP Aerospace is expanding its production capability to support high-priority defence programmes, and we’re building a team of skilled Vehicle Technicians to deliver it. This is your chance to work on specialist military vehicles where precision, quality and purpose genuinely matter. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re hands-on, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team delivering vehicles that protect lives. With immediate starts available and strong potential for extension, this is a real opportunity to get involved in meaningful, high-impact...

At Expleo, we partner with leading organisations across the automotive and advanced engineering sectors, delivering cutting-edge innovation and supporting the development of next-generation technologies. We are currently seeking a skilled Prototype Machinist to support our confidential high-performance automotive client, offered on a contract basis, inn Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative vehicle technologies within a fast-paced, world-class engineering environment. Role Overview You will play a key role in supporting vehicle development, prototype build, and test activities, delivering high-quality machined components to meet demanding project timelines. Working closely with build and development teams, you will contribute to the creation of prototype vehicles, rigs, and test structures. Key Responsibilities * Execute precision machining operations to a high standard using both CNC and manual mills and lathes * Support vehicle...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Service Engineer to join a well-established engineering business in Bury, specialising in the repair, refurbishment and servicing of mechanical equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company offering long-term career prospects, with the potential to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary or contract period. This position would suit a Mechanical Fitter, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Workshop Engineer or Vehicle Technician with a strong mechanical background. It will appeal to someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work, fault finding, repairing and rebuilding mechanical equipment, and working within a supportive workshop environment with varied and interesting projects. Key Responsibilities * Strip, inspect and rebuild mechanical assemblies * Work on gearboxes, bearing housings, pumps and associated mechanical equipment * Diagnose faults and identify repair...

Mechanical Technicians Location: East Yorkshire Rate: £21.57 PAYE / £29.00 Umbrella Hours: Minimum 45 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 06:30 - 15:30 Duration: Ongoing Contract Shorterm Group are recruiting for a number of Mechanical Modifications Technicians to join a major engineering project in East Yorkshire. Working within a modern rolling stock production facility, you will be involved in the implementation of a suite of modifications on new London Underground vehicles. Importantly, rolling stock experience is not essential. We are keen to hear from candidates with strong mechanical experience from a wide range of backgrounds, including: * PSV Technicians * HGV Technicians * Bus and Coach Engineers * Automotive Technicians * Plant Fitters * Military Vehicle Technicians * Aviation Engineers * Mechanical Fitters and Assemblers If you have solid hands-on mechanical experience and relevant qualifications, your application will be considered. Duties will...

Job title: Electrical Modification Technician Job location: Nottingham Shifts: Days Monday to Friday or Sunday or Thursday Must be flexible to do the odd night shift if requested Hours per week: 45 to 50 hours per week Rates: First 40 hours £22.85 Paye - £29.74 Umbrella After 40 hours £28.57 - £34.65 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing 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, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Company Summary: They are a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance. Position Summary This position is for an electrically biased technician, to carry out electrical modifications and system testing. You will be expected to work from...

Job title: Electrical Modification Technician Job location: Burton-On-Trent Shifts: Days with flexibility to do shifts when required Hours per week: Average 40 - 45 hours per week Rates: £23.15 PAYE / £30.13 Umbrella Duration: 12 Months+ 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, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Company Summary: They are a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance. Position Summary This position is for an electrically biased technician, to carry out both mechanical and electrical modifications, exam tasks and system testing. You will be expected to work from modification...

TXM Recruit are currently looking to put a team of Test Technicians together on a contract basis for a rail client in Milton Keynes. The team will be performing test and commissioning on various fleets of rolling stock vehicles. Job Title – Test Technician. General Description: Skilled work within a safety critical role which demands a standard of competence necessitating either an apprenticeship to a trade or recognised training programme where an employee is required to be fully qualified in all parts of the trade and capable of producing work to the required standards, specification or finish expected of a Test Technician. To perform defined tasks to written instructions and to be able to work to their own initiative to enable the Depot to provide a quality service to the business. Carry out functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock types of post works to a defined and written standard in line with UK rail safety regulations. Lead fault...

Job Title: Vehicle Technical Advisor – Military Vehicles Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Please note: internally, this role is titled Technical Representative About the role We’re looking for a Technical Representative to support the delivery of the PMETS (Protected Mobility Engineering Technical Support) contract and provide expert vehicle support to the UK Ministry of Defence. ​​ In this role, you’ll act as a technical authority for several of the UK’s protected mobility platforms, including Mastiff, Ridgback, Wolfhound, Foxhound, Jackal and Coyote. You’ll work directly with MOD personnel, maintainers and users across the UK, helping diagnose issues, analyse failures and provide technical guidance that keeps these vehicles operational. ​ You’ll thrive in this role if you have a strong background in military vehicle maintenance and enjoy solving complex technical...

Job Role: Environmental Services Technician  Job Type: Temporary Location: Sunderland Positions Available: 3 Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday (rota basis) Start Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026 -End Date: Friday, 6 November 2026 Start Time: 07:30-End Time: 17:15 Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour   Role Overview We are currently recruiting for Environmental Services Technicians to support waste and recycling operations and wider environmental services functions. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role working as part of a busy operational team delivering essential local services.   Key Responsibilities Carry out waste and recycling duties and related environmental services tasks Operate tools, equipment, and machinery relevant to the role Follow and apply health and safety procedures at all times Provide support and guidance to service users where required Assist in maintaining clean, safe, and efficient working environments Work effectively as part...

Position: (phone number removed) - Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer Location: Gaydon Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Salary: £33.88 per hour umbrella inside About the company JLR - I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer to join their team Job Description Design and develop the vehicle technical specifications and attributes across vehicle architectures Lead and resolve complex multifunctional engineering problems. Be able to balance competing attributes and requirements to define the optimum engineering solution.Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional vehicle systems Enthusiasm for vehicles and their development Good IT literacy e.g. ability to create and manage presentations and spreadsheets Full UK driving licencePersonal Profile: An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a...

Position: (phone number removed) - MAF Facility Engineer Location: Whitley Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Salary: £29.72 per hour umbrella inside IR35 About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Whitley who are seeking a MAF Facility Engineer to join their team on a long term rolling basis The Opportunity In this role you will work within the Powertrain Facilities supporting the development of the next generation and current generation state of the art of the Clients' products be it conventional Combustion Engines or new Technology such as Battery powered with Electric Drive Units and Control systems or a mixture of both in Hybrid systems. You will work as an individual and as part of a team to keep the facility and equipment within the facility compliant for Certification and Development testing across all Product Development sites. This role will operate across the facility conducting activities to ensure that the team...

Position: Forklift Labourer Job ID: 1216/8 Location: Portsmouth Rate/Salary: £16.50 p/h - £16.62 (Umbrella or LTD) Type: Contract HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description will outline this position of: A Skilled Labourer who has a Counter Balance Fork Lift Licence. Typically, this person will be given Site and yard duties to complete varying from Loading and unloading via the forklift to filing out Quality Documents whilst maintaining the Yard. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity. Duties and responsibilities of the Skilled Labourer: * Maintaining the Yard * Load/Unload delivery vehicles with Forklift (must have an in date Couter Balance Licence. * Fill out quality documents when checking deliveries...

Fleet Engineer - Rail Midlands £350 - £450 per day (outside IR35) TXM Recruit are seeking for a Fleet Engineer to play a critical role within a major rail client, providing effective Fleet Engineering and technical support to depot production and third-party maintainers. The Fleet Engineer plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing vehicle maintenance programmes and technical documentation. This position provides daily engineering support across the fleet, leads technical investigations, and drives engineering improvements to enhance safety, reliability, performance, and whole-life cost efficiency. Key Accountabilities Ownership of Fleet Engineering activities and vehicle maintenance documentation to ensure that the client’s fleet are maintained to the highest standards to meet safety, compliance, reliability, availability and customer outcomes. Ensure that adequate measurement exists for both train safety and fleet technical performance.  Set up and monitor suitable...

Exterior Project Lead - Premium Automotive Systems Role Overview As the Exterior Project Lead, you will drive the engineering development and project management for exterior systems on next-generation smart electric vehicles. This role requires a powerful blend of technical design authority and robust project leadership. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery: Lead the engineering delivery for exterior systems (bumpers, lighting, trim, glass, and active aerodynamics) from initial styling release through to gateway approvals. Timeline & Tooling: Manage the master engineering schedule, tracking deliverables, styling freezes, injection-mold tooling timelines, and maturity targets. Manufacturing & Attributes: Drive DFM/DFA with suppliers while balancing premium aesthetics with core technical attributes (drag coefficient, wind noise/NVH, and pedestrian safety). EV Tech Integration: Integrate cutting-edge technologies into the exterior skin, including premium LED/laser...

Lead BIW Engineer Hybrid- Oxford 6-month contract with Potential Extension Day rate: £32 - £42 per hour Inside IR35 Lead BIW Engineer Are you ready to push the boundaries of electric vehicle design? We are seeking a visionary Lead BIW Engineer to head the development of next-generation, premium Upper Body structures and moving closure systems. Starting from a clean sheet, you will use your technical expertise to create lightweight, high-performance architectures that set new global benchmarks for structural rigidity, crashworthiness, and aerodynamic integration. Your Impact Concept Architecture: Lead desktop architecture studies and develop robust structural concepts from proof-of-concept (POC) through to production. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Studio Design, Crash Safety, NVH, and Manufacturing teams to negotiate and resolve early packaging and styling conflicts. Technical Benchmarking: Plan and execute physical vehicle teardowns and virtual CAD...

Location: Peterlee Duration: 12-month contract (likely to extend) Rate: £39/hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £28.50–£32.50 PAYE Shift: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am to 4pm. Friday: 7:30am to 12pm   This is a hands-on, cross-functional role focused on determining the routing of wiring looms within vehicles. While the looms themselves are designed by the electrical engineering team, this role is responsible for defining and drafting routing and placement throughout the vehicle. You will work on new product design, major vehicle updates, and ongoing maintenance of complex systems.   Requirements: Project leadership within engineering/design. Proven experience delivering design projects end-to-end. Strong technical capability in mechanical electrical integration. 3D CAD (They use Creo)

Are you an engineer who loves working where heavy machinery meets high-voltage innovation? Imagine walking into a facility where the vehicles being built are so massive they redefine the horizon, and knowing your designs will dictate how they power through the most demanding environments on Earth. If you have a passion for routing, packaging, and seeing your concepts move seamlessly from a Creo screen straight onto the assembly floor, this 12-month contract is your chance to make a massive impact. Location: Peterlee - Office-based Contract Length: 12 months Pay Rate: £25.40 - £29.50 per hour Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm In this role, you will be responsible for mechanically integrating electrical solutions across a diverse range of heavy-duty vehicles. What You Will Do Oversee the packaging and integration of electrical systems within complex vehicle platforms, ensuring robust routing and protection. Design and develop components, brackets,...

Mechanical Handling Engineer Location: Plymouth or Bristol (on site approximately once a month) Term 12 months Pay: £65 per hour Inside IR35 via umbrella (35 hours per week) SC Cleared/ Eligible candidates required Our clients' team are delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels. The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project. This role is part of that Engineering Team that is delivering the designs for each of those work packages. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Design Manager and Principal Mechanical Engineer in delivering a defined scope of multi disciplinary dockside works to the required safety, quality, schedule and cost. The postholder will plan and execute design activities, manage interfaces, and develop fit for purpose design documentation and technical deliverables for the packages listed below. You will work on some or all...

Vehicle Efficiency Integration Engineer - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate Do you have experience in delivering vehicle attributes or vehicle system delivery? with a strong technical engineering background with evidence of a methodical, structured approach to problem solving? Are you ready to drive innovation and make a real impact in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company that's shaping the future of vehicle efficiency. As a Vehicle Efficiency Integration Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge projects, helping to optimise performance while aligning with customer trends and legislative requirements. If you're looking for a role that offers professional growth, exciting challenges, and the opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you. What You Will Do: - Conduct strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute, including competitive analysis and...