Build Technician

Company Overview

My client is a privately held, global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's core competencies include the development and manufacture of complex mechanisms and body hardware, suspension systems and body structural components; the design, engineering and development of lightweight composite automotive systems, and the limited-volume build of speciality vehicles.

Position Overview

My Client, located in Coventry UK, is a world-class facility responsible for the production of future bespoke vehicles. they are currently seeking Vehicle Build Technicians to part of a core team working on the assembly of bespoke vehicles. Reporting to a Senior Assembly Technician, and working within an exciting and dynamic vehicle development and engineering facility, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing and quality control of advanced components and complex sub-assemblies, and the build of complete vehicles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Building full vehicles and associated sub-assemblies following supplied build instructions
Following build quality control processes
Assembling and fitting components to prototype and niche vehicles
Consulting on and resolving build and quality issues as they arise
Complying with all HAV safe system of work processes
Working in a safe manner, following safety procedures in an automotive assembly environment
Must comply with all ISO9001/IATF16949, ISO 14001 (Environmental) and OHSA (Health and Safety) systems and standards

Education & Experience

Comfortable using common hand tools and power tools
Apprentice trained with a level 2 or 3 Automotive technician qualification is preferred
Previous experience in within a SVO or niche vehicle operations, motor sports teams , or automotive service network is preferred
Able to read and interpret workshop manuals
Able to interpret basic instruction via workshop manuals/instructions
Able to work with minimal supervision
Basic computer skills are required, familiarity with Microsoft Office is an asset
Good understanding of automotive vehicle assembly/repair
Experience in light fabrication is an asset
Experience in manufacturing environments in an asset
Experience in training co-workers is an asset