Vehicle Technician - 6 Month contract
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Vehicle Technician - 6 Month contract
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited serves as the manufacturing HQ in the UK, producing models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija.
This is a 6 month contract role at our state-of-the-art facility in Hethel.
Job Overview
As a Vehicle Technician supporting Press & Marketing, Engineering, Motorsport, and third-party technical projects, you will play a vital role in the maintenance, preparation, and operation of a wide range of vehicles. This includes current production vehicles, prototype development cars, motorsport assets, special projects, and future product programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Vehicle Maintenance & Technical Support: Conduct routine maintenance, servicing, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs; perform HV diagnostics and repairs on electric vehicles; support engineering teams with prototype builds and test vehicles; assist with motorsport vehicle preparation and setup.
- Vehicle Preparation for Press, Marketing, Events & Motorsport: Prepare vehicles to exceptional standards for media drives, photo/video shoots, marketing campaigns; ensure brand presentation standards; support motorsport event preparation including safety checks, tyre changes, and mechanical readiness.
- Logistics, Planning & Operational Coordination: Manage transportation and scheduling of vehicles for events, tests, track days; collaborate with logistics teams; provide event support on-site.
- On-Site Technical Troubleshooting: Deliver rapid-response technical support at press events, engineering tests, and motorsport events; perform live diagnostics and remedy unexpected issues.
- Documentation, Reporting & Compliance: Track vehicle usage, event mileage, incident reports; produce condition reports and technical feedback; follow workshop health & safety processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experienced Vehicle Technician or Automotive Engineer within a workshop, motorsport, or OEM setting.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic systems.
- EV / High-Voltage training and certification (essential).
- Experience supporting trackside, motorsport, or high-pressure technical environments highly desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Marketing, PR, Engineering, Motorsport, and external partners.
- High level of attention to detail, especially regarding vehicle presentation and brand expectations.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varied hours due to event and motorsport commitments.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
Education & Certifications
- Formal training and certification in automotive technology or vehicle repair.
- HV/EV certification required.
- Additional motorsport or manufacturer-specific training advantageous.
Additional Information
- This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy.
- This role will mainly work in an engineering workshop environment.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
For more than six decades, Hethel, Norfolk, has stood as the headquarters of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], tracing back to the visionary inception of our founder, Colin Chapman. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history. As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team, you push boundaries. Every member of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.