9 automotive jobs found in Leicester

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 Technician (Defence) Coventry Contract (Outside IR35) – £25ph Immediate start. Ongoing contract with strong chance of extension. We're looking for a hands-on Vehicle Technician to join a specialist defence vehicle programme in Coventry. This isn't standard automotive assembly, you'll be building and fitting mechanical and electrical systems on low-volume, high-spec military vehicles where the work actually matters. What you'll be doing: * Assembling and fitting sub-systems to tight tolerances, working from technical drawings and work instructions * Using specialist tools and equipment, checking your own work for accuracy * Working alongside Production, Engineering and R&D, not in a silo What you'll need: * City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Automotive, Mechanical or Vehicle Systems * Solid experience in mechanical fitting or low-volume vehicle assembly * Confident reading engineering drawings and schematics * Comfortable in a...

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN (BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM) Position: Vehicle Technician Location: Beeston, Nottingham (NG9) Rate: £24.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is outside IR35 and the rate on offer is £24.00 per hour. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills....

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)

Launch Engineer 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 Locations: Warwick & Solihull The Role We are recruiting a number of experienced Launch Engineers to support a major automotive vehicle launch and industrialisation programme. Working as part of a dedicated launch team, the Launch Engineer will take engineering ownership of an allocated vehicle commodity or system, supporting its progression through validation, pilot build, pre-production and production. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Programme, Supplier and Engineering teams to ensure components are delivered on time, to cost and to the required technical and quality standards. Opportunities are available across a variety of vehicle systems, including: Cabin Trim Cockpit Doors & Closures Exterior Trim Exteriors Structures Axles Brakes Suspension Wheels & Tyres Key Responsibilities As a Launch Engineer, you will: Take engineering ownership of allocated components, systems or commodities...

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 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...

Job Title: Electrical Technician – Van Conversions Location: Hixon, Staffordshire Pay Rate: £19.80/hr (Day Rate) + Shift & Weekend Premiums after 40 hours Contract Type: Ongoing Contract (Outside IR35 – Limited Company or Umbrella) Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Possible overtime available) About E-ppl E-ppl is a leading supplier of Managed Services within the automotive industry, working directly with major OEMs across the UK and internationally. We are currently seeking skilled and experienced Electrical Technicians to support our key automotive customer in Hixon, Staffordshire. Key Responsibilities * Complete electrical installations on light commercial vehicles (LCVs), including lights, lamps, and beacons. * Fit and test reversing sensors, cameras, and alarms. * Wire and install towbar electrics. * Fit, route, and install complex wiring looms. * Perform electrical circuit modifications, loom building, and custom integration. *...

TXM Recruit are recruiting 2 x Paint Sprayers on a temporary basis on an outside IR35 contract. Job Title: 2 x Painter Sprayer Start date: ASAP Department: Production / Finishing Reports To: Production First Line Manager Location: Milton Keynes Contract duration: 6 months Hourly pay rate: £23.00Ltd Outside IR35 – Day shift (£1035 per week Limited company). Shifts: Monday to Friday on Day shift (Apply online only)) 45 hours a week. Are you a: Paint Sprayer looking for your next opportunity. Do you have previous experience of spray painting on projects across either Rail, Bus or Aviation or Automotive? Purpose of Post Rolling Stock Vehicle Prepper & Smart paint repair - We currently have a fantastic opportunity for experienced Sprayers either from body shop or Accident repair background or similar to join a contract with an expected duration of 6 months, the role will be working in Milton Keynes working on Trains. Working in a train depot you will be required to Prep & Paint...