15 automotive jobs found in Gaydon

Automotive Paint Prepper and Polisher Location: Solihull Pay Rate: £20.00 – £29.60 per hour (Adjust as needed for this specific role) Contract: Ongoing Contract | Outside IR35 (LTD or Umbrella) Shifts: 12-hour shifts (Project operates 7 days a week) About the Role Are you an experienced and meticulous Paint Prepper and Polisher looking to work on unique automotive projects? E-ppl is a leading supplier of Managed Services within the automotive industry, partnering with major OEMs both in the UK and overseas. We offer fully managed, turn-key solutions ranging from planned launch support to reactive quality campaigns. Currently, one of our premium OEM customers requires specialist Paint Prepper and Polisher support for a fast-paced, ongoing project within their facility in Solihull. This project runs 7 days a week on 12-hour shifts. Core Responsibilities As a key member of the paint and finishing team, your duties will include: * Surface Preparation: Cleaning,...

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 *...

Contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working Proven Steering Systems development experience in Automotive, ideally Defence Vehicles. Our Client, a leading player in the automotive sector, is seeking a Systems Engineer - Steering Systems on a contract basis to contribute to the development, integration, and validation of steering systems across a variety of vehicle engineering projects. These projects include both defence and commercial platforms with powertrains ranging from conventional to electrified systems. Key Responsibilities: Technical Contribution Support the design, development, and integration of steering systems (mechanical and electric power steering). Develop system requirements, specifications, and performance targets. Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements. Maintain technical integrity and system performance throughout the lifecycle. Project Execution Deliver steering system engineering activities from...

Contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working Our client, a leader in the automotive industry, is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced System Owner for Vehicle Sub-Systems on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in leading the design, development, and delivery of assigned systems and sub-systems, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership Act as the system/sub-system lead for assigned projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance. Interpret and apply technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements across the system lifecycle. Support requirements decomposition and validation to ensure complete traceability from customer needs to system-level deliverables. Project Execution Manage and coordinate a cross-functional team of engineers through the full product development lifecycle. Coordinate with suppliers and external partners contributing to development....

A Contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working Essential: Proven Lead Systems Engineering experience on Defence Vehicle Platforms Our client, a leading player in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Lead on a contract basis, to join their team. This role focuses on vehicle-level design and integration of defence platforms, emphasising chassis, steering, suspension, and overall mobility performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the system-level architecture and integration Define and integrate key vehicle subsystems, ensuring effective integration of the powertrain into the vehicle platform Drive requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance and mission needs Deliver against critical performance measures such as mobility, ride dynamics, stability, durability, and reliability Balance system trade-offs, optimising mobility, protection, payload, and power Coordinate cross-functional teams to...

We are currently looking for a Show Car Paint Technician/Paint Sprayer who is highly experienced in painting cars to the highest finish and quality. This is a 3 month rolling contract role - Outside IR35 - based onsite in Coventry, working on a number of bespoke Automotive projects. For more information, call Rachel Adams on (phone number removed)

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...

Auto Electricians & BEV SAP Technicians Location: West Midlands Contract: Long-Term Contract Shifts: 12-Hour Shifts | 7 Days Per Week Available Pay Rate: £18.00 - £23.00 per hour (plus enhanced weekend overtime rates) IR35 Status: Strictly Outside IR35 The Opportunity KAP Technical is partnering with a leading provider of managed services to some of the world's most prestigious automotive OEMs. Due to continued growth and major vehicle programme launches, we are seeking skilled Auto Electricians and BEV Senior Authorised Personnel (SAP) Technicians to join expanding specialist teams across the UK. This role focuses on vehicle rectification, diagnostics, fault finding, and electrical repairs on advanced vehicle platforms. What We're Looking For We are recruiting across two specialist pathways depending on your current qualifications and experience. 1. BEV / SAP Vehicle Electricians Rate: Up to £23.00 per hour Requirements: * IMI EV Level 3 or Level 4 qualification....

An automotive component manufacturer with sites across Europe require a Contract Programme Quality Engineer to ensure robust quality planning across new programmes. The ideal candidate will have advanced skills in PFMEA. Commutable from: Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Redditch, Bromsgrove Rate: £30 - £35 per hour outside IR35 Suitable For: Programme Engineer, Quality Engineer, PFMEA Engineer, FMEA Moderator The Role Reporting into the Quality Director you will have the following duties: -      Support the APQP milestones and ensure alignment with the customer’s expectations. -      Drive quality requirements through ISIR. -      Develop and maintain control plans and support PFMEA reviews. -      Lead the use of APIS IQ software for FMEA management and documentation. -      Lead route cause analysis and containment activities. The Person Educated to Degree, HNC or IQA level you will have the following experience: -      Proven...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join an internationally established 1st tier automotive supplier on a contract basis (Outside IR35) The succesful Programme Manager will be responsible for introducing new projects into the business from concept through to production. Further responsibilities will include: *Supporting the program feasibility checks (strategic, commercial, technical) and has full program responsibility from the programme award to SOP. *Identification and selection of support services (tooling and tier 2 suppliers). *Throughout the development process the Programme Consultant will be required to support the team and ensure that the program budget will be met. *Liaison with all Internal & External Departments (Including Design, Manufacturing & Sales). *Ensure that Suppliers produce, deliver and work to robust programme timing plans. *Creation of Specifications and Design Guidelines for all Commodities. *Liaison with the Customer for...

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...

Contract position Outside IR35 On-site/Hybrid working Our client, specialises in Zero-Emission Aerospace development is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to create, own, and maintain complex mechanical designs and CAD data. Proven Aerospace experience is Essential Fuel cell related development is Desirable Key Responsibilities: CAD Design & Ownership: Full ownership of CAD design and associated data for assigned components and assemblies Create detailed 3D CAD models of complex parts and assemblies (NX preferred) Produce high-quality 2D production drawings conforming to ASME standards and all applicable regulatory requirements Maintain CAD and engineering assets within the PLM system (Teamcenter or similar) Provide CAD design solutions for technical challenges across multiple projectsEngineering & Analysis: Apply strong understanding of GD&T, materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes Use knowledge of stress analysis principles to...

Are you an experienced Composite Fitter? Interested in a secure 6 month contract? Want to work on an exciting, non motorsport project that's a little different? Read on. What We are currently sourcing experienced composite fitters for our East Midland's client for a 6 month contract starting asap. The role is outside IR35 paying £22 per hour and offers regular overtime outside the core Mon - Fri day shift. This is where you come in Applicants will have at least 5 years experience fitting carbon components within Aerospace, Motorsport and/or Automotive sectors. If you'd like further information or apply, we look forward to hearing from you

PANEL BEATER (TEMP CONTRACT) - HIGH WYCOMBE Position: Panel Beater Location: High Wycombe Rate: £26 per hour Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30 + Overtime available PANEL BEATER – THE ROLE Are you an Automotive Panel Beater looking for a new role? We have a fantastic opportunity to work on a temporary contract with one of our clients in the High Wycombe area. The rate is £26 per hour and the role is outside IR35. PANEL BEATER – DUTIES * Fitting new replacement panels, ensuring exact alignment. * Removing and repairing damaged vehicle body parts. * Prepping vehicles for paint. * Carrying out repairs in line with manufacturer’s guidelines. * Accurately completing job cards and associated documentation. * Ensuring excellent levels of quality and craftsmanship in all tasks. APPLY VIA THIS ADVERT TODAY & ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED CONSULTANTS WILL BE IN TOUCH! Why work for Excel Resourcing? * Benefit from premium rates across the market. * Various...

Contract MET Technician – High Wycombe Position: MET Technician Location: High Wycombe Rate: £26 per hour Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30 + Overtime available The Role: We are looking for an experienced MET Technician to work at our reputable clients Bodyshop on an on-going contractual basis. You will need to identify damaged mechanical and electrical components on a damaged car/light commercial vehicles, remove and refit these components before and after body repair work has been carried out. The contract is outside IR35 and the rate on offer is £26.00 per hour. Responsibilities: * Stripping and fitting damaged parts of a vehicle * Using diagnostic equipment to clear fault codes * Performing safety checks before final sign off * Carrying out mechanical and electrical work Why work for Excel Resourcing: * Benefit from premium rates across the market. * Various long-term contract opportunities throughout the UK. * Flexible working when it comes to your...