Vehicle Workshop Technician

The Role

Planet Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Workshop Technician to join a specialist engineering team supporting exciting prototype and development vehicle programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician with strong diagnostic capabilities and a passion for problem-solving. You will be responsible for investigating, diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle issues across mechanical, electrical and powertrain systems.

Working on prototype vehicles returning from testing, you will undertake detailed fault investigations, identify root causes and implement effective repair solutions.

A strong understanding of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) is essential, including experience diagnosing and repairing engine-related faults, fuel systems, cooling systems, emissions systems and associated vehicle functions.

• Diagnose and rectify complex mechanical, electrical and vehicle system faults on prototype and development vehicles.

• Investigate issues identified during vehicle testing and determine effective repair solutions.

• Carry out repairs, modifications, component replacements and rework activities.

• Diagnose faults relating to internal combustion engines, powertrain systems, driveline components, fuel systems, cooling systems and emissions equipment.

• Use manufacturer diagnostic tools, specialist software and workshop equipment to identify root causes of vehicle concerns.

• Support software updates, system calibrations and vehicle commissioning activities.

• Prepare, maintain and support prototype and development vehicles for testing programmes.

• Work closely with engineers, providing technical feedback to support ongoing vehicle development activities.

• Accurately record findings, repairs and corrective actions.

• Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety, environmental and quality requirements.

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years' experience within an automotive workshop, prototype, development or manufacturer environment.

• Proven experience in vehicle diagnostics, electrical fault finding and mechanical repairs.

• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engine systems, including engine operation, fuel systems, cooling systems and emissions systems.

• Ability to confidently investigate and resolve complex vehicle faults independently.

• Experience working with prototype, development, pre-production or low-volume vehicles is highly desirable.

• Good understanding of vehicle electrical architecture, CAN systems and modern automotive technologies.

• Experience using automotive diagnostic software, manufacturer tooling and workshop equipment.

• Knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicle systems would be advantageous.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Competent using Microsoft Office and workshop management systems.

You are a skilled and motivated technician who enjoys diagnosing and resolving challenging vehicle faults. You can work independently, manage your own workload and have the confidence to investigate issues beyond straightforward component replacement.

You take pride in delivering high-quality repairs, have excellent mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills and enjoy working within a fast-paced engineering environment where no two days are the same.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge prototype and development vehicle programmes.

• Work alongside a highly skilled engineering and development team.

• 3-6 month contract opportunity.

• Immediate start available.

• Competitive rate of £24.00 per hour (Ltd).

• Exposure to exciting automotive engineering and vehicle development projects.

If you're an experienced Vehicle Workshop Technician with strong diagnostic expertise, excellent internal combustion engine knowledge and experience repairing complex vehicle faults, please call Adam on

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