Vehicle Assembly Technician – Specialist Electric Vehicles

Bicester, Oxfordshire Census Recruitment Vehicle Assembly Technician – Specialist Electric Vehicles The Opportunity We are recruiting experienced Vehicle Assembly Technicians to join an innovative British automotive manufacturer producing beautifully engineered, scaled-down electric versions of iconic classic cars. This is not a typical high-volume production-line role. You will work in a specialist, low-volume environment where craftsmanship, precision and build quality are genuinely important. The position would particularly suit someone from specialist automotive, low-volume vehicle manufacturing, motorsport, classic cars or performance vehicle assembly. What You’ll Be Doing * Building vehicles from chassis through to final assembly * Installing mechanical, electrical, powertrain, body and safety components * Working across production, prototype and demonstration vehicles * Reading and interpreting technical drawings and build instructions * Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and assembly issues * Inspecting completed work and maintaining high quality standards * Supporting continuous improvement of vehicle build and assembly processes * Working closely with production and engineering colleagues What We’re Looking For Essential: * Minimum 2 years’ hands-on vehicle assembly experience * Good mechanical assembly skills * Experience using hand and power tools * Ability to work accurately to technical instructions and drawings * Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality * Full UK working rights Experience from low-volume automotive, motorsport or specialist vehicle manufacturing would be particularly attractive. Highly Desirable Experience Any of the following would be advantageous: Vehicle electrical systems and wiring EV or electric powertrain systems Mechanical and powertrain assembly Fabrication MIG/TIG welding Composite materials Body and trim assembly Prototype vehicle builds Motorsport Classic or specialist vehicles Quality inspection and vehicle rectification Package £34,000–£40,000 per year, depending on experience, plus: Private healthcare, dental and optical cover 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Bonus scheme Share options after qualifying service Company pension Career progression opportunities Life insurance Health and wellbeing programme Subsidised café and employee benefits Regular company events Cycle-to-work scheme Free on-site parking Who Should Apply? We would particularly like to hear from: Vehicle Assembly Technicians | Vehicle Technicians | Automotive Assembly Technicians | Motorsport Technicians | Prototype Technicians | Mechanical Assembly Technicians | Vehicle Build Technicians | Automotive Manufacturing Technicians | EV Technicians If you enjoy building unusual, high-quality vehicles rather than simply working on another mass-production line, this could be an excellent opportunity. Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26) Salary: £34,000–£40,000 DOE Employment: Permanent, Full-time UK working rights required