Overview
Vehicle Technician Jobs in Gaydon, UK at Expleo Group
Location: Gaydon
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We are currently recruiting experienced Vehicle Technicians on a contract basis to support a major automotive manufacturer based in Bedfordshire.
This role operates in a non-traditional workshop environment and is focused on the test, development, and validation of future vehicle technologies rather than routine servicing alone. The successful candidate will play a key role in vehicle inspection, diagnostics, testing, and reporting, contributing directly to the development and quality assurance of next-generation automotive systems.
Responsibilities
- Inspect vehicles and diagnose faults using both manual techniques and computer-based diagnostic tools.
- Perform vehicle disassembly, assembly, repair, and maintenance activities in line with test and development requirements.
- Repair or replace mechanical, electrical, and electronic components as required.
- Select appropriate components and parts for repair and testing activities.
- Conduct road testing before and after repairs or test activities to validate vehicle performance.
- Set up and operate instrumentation and test rigs for vehicle and component testing.
- Carry out component measurement and data acquisition activities.
- Record test results, analyse data, and produce clear technical reports and presentations.
- Fit and service vehicle accessories such as immobilisers, alarms, infotainment systems, and related equipment.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance tasks, including service checks and consumable replacement.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety.
- Support effective communication with internal stakeholders by providing accurate technical feedback and documentation.
Qualifications
- Educated to City & Guilds / BTEC / IMI / NVQ Level 3 or higher, ideally in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering with a recognised apprenticeship or qualification within a relevant field.
Essential Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems and maintenance practices.
- Diagnostic and fault-finding capability using both manual methods and computer-based tools.
- Competency in vehicle disassembly, assembly, and component replacement techniques.
- Ability to use diagnostic equipment and instrumentation effectively.
- Understanding of component measurement techniques and data acquisition.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting, data analysis, and presentation preparation.
- Manual dexterity and attention to detail when working with sensitive mechanical and electronic components.
- Effective verbal communication skills for explaining technical issues to colleagues and stakeholders.
Desired Skills
- Experience working with advanced vehicle systems such as ADAS, navigation, telematics, infotainment, connected services, or in mobile phone/PC-related testing environments.
- Familiarity with vehicle system-level fault finding.
- Test rig and laboratory-based testing experience.
- Understanding of customer-focused service delivery and quality standards.
- Ability to contribute to continuous improvement within a test and development environment.
Experience
- Proven background in vehicle testing, repair, diagnostics, or fault finding within an automotive or related technical environment.
- Experience working with a wide range of vehicle components, including engines, braking systems, suspension, transmission, climate control, security, and audio systems.
- Exposure to data capture, analysis, and formal technical report writing.
- On-the-job training experience within a professional workshop, test facility, or automotive development setting.
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving…
Title: Vehicle Technician
Company: Expleo Group
Location: Gaydon, UK
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