Prodrive
Senior Car Build Technician
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At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.
We are looking for a Senior Car Build Technician to lead in-house car build preparation activities, ensuring all vehicles and associated projects are delivered to the required quality, timing and presentation standards, while supporting shakedowns, workshop readiness and continuous improvement across the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Car Build Technicians to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of GT3, GT4 and other assigned vehicle projects to the required standard.
- Assemble and prepare vehicles in accordance with build manuals, engineering requirements and quality standards to achieve on-time delivery.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, build quality and workshop processes through a continuous improvement and lean manufacturing approach.
- Support the development of Car Build Technicians and junior team members through day-to-day guidance, skills training, performance feedback and contribution to the PDR process.
- Act as a champion for health, safety and workshop standards, reporting issues promptly and helping to maintain a safe, organised and professional working environment.
- Identify, raise and support the resolution of quality concerns, completing NCR (Non-Conformance Report) and PICR (Product/Process Improvement and Concern Report) documentation as required.
- Manage and support vehicle shakedowns, test activities and customer event support as required, ensuring vehicles are prepared, issues are captured and actions are followed through.
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Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience building GT3 and GT4 cars at a senior level in a low volume or competition vehicle assembly environment. You will be comfortable leading and supporting a team and providing technical expertise during events when required. With a flexible attitude and approach, you will be able to communicate effectively with others and lead by example, acting as a role model to the team.
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What can we offer you?
- An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
- 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
- Enhanced family friendly policies (including enhanced maternity and paternity pay)
- Training opportunities for continuing professional development
- Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
- Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
- Cyclescheme
- Exercise classes
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
- Social events throughout the year
- Exclusive company discounts
- Life assurance
We are an equal opportunities employer
At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.
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