104 automotive jobs found in Coventry

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 Maintenance Engineer Coventry | Immediate Start | £30 - £40 per hour An automotive manufacturing company is looking for experienced Maintenance Engineer to support a major engineering project at a modern production facility in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large-scale engineering programme before the site moves into full production. You'll play a key role in installing, commissioning and supporting highly automated manufacturing equipment while helping to establish long-term equipment reliability. Responsibilities Mechanical and electrical fault finding Preventative and reactive maintenance Supporting equipment installation and commissioning PLC fault finding Working closely with engineering and project teams Improving equipment reliability and minimising downtime Experience Multi-skilled maintenance background Electrical bias preferred Experience within manufacturing PLC fault finding Ability to read electrical drawings Comfortable working...

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,...

Senior CAS Modeller Automotive Long-Term Contract Competitive rates with attractive benefits A Senior CAS Modeller is required to join a Coventry based OEM, you will work within a vehicle concepts group and be part of a team who are responsible for the development of new vehicle concepts and early phase definition of the next generation electric vehicles. The Senior CAS Modeller will create and release surfaces that faithfully capture design intent. What's in it for you? A long-term contract a CAS Modeller with excellent rates of pay Be part of a new CAS Team with an exciting future within a flagship state of the art Design Studio Deliver Alias Surfacing for a midlands-based OEM Be part of new vehicle innovations across several EV platforms As Senior CAS Modeller - you will be required to To create and release surfaces that faithfully capture design intent. Surfaces are aesthetically-optimised and to a high quality of execution that meet specified standards.  To assist the...

This role offers an optional (non-contractual) Hybrid working arrangement, whereby the candidate can work a minimum of three days at the Coventry office. We offer core hours when working onsite of Monday to Thursday - 10am to 3pm must be worked in the Coventry office. Outside of the core hours worked in that day, the remaining hours of work can be worked from home. A total of 8.5 hour per day with an additional half an hour lunch break. Friday is one of the two, permitted “work from home” with normal hours 7:45 to 12:45 (no lunch break). The standard, full working week is 39 hours. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To develop seating systems and subsystems that meet all project specifications and requirements from concept to stable production at rate. This includes the generation of concepts and the development of components and assemblies, leading to an accurate and complete BOM, the release of drawings, CAD and other engineering information to the Tier 1 Supplier and Customer PLM...

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)

Lead CAS Modeller Automotive Long-Term Contract Competitive rates with attractive benefits A Lead CAS Modeller is required to join a Coventry based OEM, you will work within a vehicle concepts group and be part of a team who are responsible for the development of new vehicle concepts and early phase definition of the next generation electric vehicles. The Lead CAS Modeller will create and release surfaces that faithfully capture design intent. What's in it for you? A long-term contract as Lead CAS Modeller with excellent rates of pay Be part of a new CAS Team with an exciting future within a flagship state of the art Design Studio Deliver Alias Surfacing for a midlands-based OEM Be part of new vehicle innovations across several EV platforms As Lead CAS Modeller - you will be required to Support Interior and Exterior Surfacing Managers by effectively managing project inputs and outputs Provide strategic guidance to the Interior and Exterior CAS teams on behalf of the...

We are looking for a Receptionist to join one of our fantastic clients - a brilliant chance to step into a vibrant and modern environment where the team spirit is strong, the culture is energizing, and every day brings new opportunities to shine! Staffline is recruiting a Receptionist Administrator in Coventry. This position is for maternity cover. The rate of pay is £12.78 per hour. This is a full-time role working fixed shifts and the hours of work are: - 8am to 4pm Your Time at Work As a Receptionist Administrator you will be responsible for: - Operating the main switchboard, directing telephone calls appropriately, and managing site access systems including CCTV monitoring, barriers and turnstiles. - Welcoming visitors and contractors to the site, issuing and managing access control passes in accordance with site policies and procedures, including pass activation, access level amendments and system administration. - Issuing identification passes to...

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...

Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and analytical Business Planning Specialist to join a leading organisation within the automotive and mobility sector on an (approx) 6 month temporary contract. This role will support key business planning activities across Commercial and Consumer product groups, with a primary focus on Commercial operations. Working closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain teams, you will play a vital role in sales forecasting, performance reporting, budgeting, and driving data-led decision-making to support business objectives. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who can quickly add value in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate weekly sales planning activities, forecasts and landing point reporting to support business performance and customer delivery objectives. Prepare and submit demand planning inputs, ensuring alignment across Sales, Pricing, Marketing, Supply Chain and...

Production Line Operative Leamington Spa £13.55 per hour Rotating Day Shifts Are you looking for a hands-on role with a leading automotive manufacturing business? We are currently recruiting Production Line Operatives to join a busy and fast-paced production team in Leamington Spa. This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable and motivated individuals looking for long-term work with the potential to develop their skills. The Role As a Production Line Operative, your responsibilities will include: Working on a fast-paced production line  Operating production machinery safely and efficiently  Carrying out quality checks and reporting any defects  Maintaining a clean and safe working environment  Working as part of a team to achieve daily production targets  What We're Looking For Previous production or manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential  A positive attitude with a strong work ethic  Good attention to detail  Ability to work in a fast-paced...

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...

Our sister company, Futuremotiv, are looking for candidates who have direct automotive industry experience and understanding of automotive processes and are hands-on who will embrace the company’s cultural & professional business environment and will work directly with our customers and with the suppliers involved to identify, manage and resolve quality/warranty issues in ongoing vehicle programs. The responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to: * Manufacture of automotive electrical harnesses. * Build low and high voltage assemblies and enclosures for prototypes. * Perform end of line test procedures such as continuity, isolation and resistive tests and reporting. * Work with in-house engineering team as required to support design and development. * Responsibility also includes support building the test rigs as demanded. Personal attributes * Strong hands on, “can do” attitude. * Ability to learn fast and to quickly pick up new...

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...

Staffline is recruiting for a HGV Class 1 night drivers with immediate starts for our client based in Birmingham (Archers). PAYE rates paid per hour for the role of HGV 1 driver are as follow: - £17.44 NIGHTS - £26.15 NIGHTS OVERTIME (applies after 10.5 hours worked) - SATURDAY £24.34 - SUNDAY £32.44 - Paid Breaks - Night drivers guaranteed a minimum 10.5 hours daily Monday to Thursday. - Fridays and Weekends will be guaranteed 8 hours. - Overtime will apply on a Friday for the whole shift for any night driver who has worked a full week Monday to Friday. Shifts are available on afternoons and nights across 7 days. We are delighted to offer long term regular ongoing work. This is a full-time regular work 5 shifts a week. Your Time at Work As an HGV Class 1 driver, the work will involve distributing and collecting products from various locations throughout the UK. Being an automotive operation, this site operates all year round and will provide each driver with a...

Temporary Global Events Planner When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. The Original British Motorcycling Company This temporary role of Global Events Planner will drive the development, project management and deployment of the Triumph Motorcycles Global Dealer Conference, in Thailand in October 2026. The Global Dealer Conference will bring Triumph’s dealer network together to celebrate the incredible growth of the brand and share plans for the evolution of the brand and the bikes. The aim is to deliver a premium, inspirational, world-class event that will help Triumph and its dealers build the path to future growth and profitability together. This role approx. end date will be November 2026. Company Benefits: Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays. Hybrid Working - Generally 1-day working from home, 4 days in the office....

HGV Class 1 Driver - Rugby - PM (14:00 - 21:59): £17.11 - £20.24 per hour - Nights (22:00 - 05:59): £17.60 - £20.63 per hour Immediate Starts | Full-Time & Ongoing Work | Increased Pay Rates | New Pass Accepted Staffline is recruiting HGV Class 1 drivers for our client based in Rugby, offering competitive pay and regular shifts. Your Time at Work - Class 1 depot-to-depot trunking - transporting parcels between locations - Ensuring timely and safe deliveries - Regular shifts and start times available to suit your schedule Our Perfect Worker - Valid HGV Class 1 licence - Digi card & DQC - Maximum of six points on licence (no DR, DD, IN, or TT offences) - Limited Company (LTD) drivers cannot be accepted Key Information and Benefits - Full-time, regular work available - Weekly pay - Shifts available across all start times - On-site canteen and free parking - Long-term job stability - 28 days holiday Follow our Driving Facebook page and click on...