Ashby Finance
Vehicle Technician - NVH
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Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Contract: Outside IR35 | 6-months initial contract
Rate: £20.00–£25.00 per hour (Ltd Co.)
Hours: 08:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Role Overview
We are seeking a Vehicle Technician - NVH to support powertrain and vehicle development testing activities within a workshop and test cell environment.
This role is ideally suited to a hands-on Automotive Technician or Master Technician with strong mechanical fitting experience, looking to transition into a development/testing environment. Prior NVH experience is not essential, as training will be provided.
Role Responsibilities
- Assembly and disassembly of powertrain systems and vehicle components for testing
- Installation and removal of instrumentation for test activities
- Mechanical fitting of standard and prototype components
- Supporting operation of dynamometer (dyno) test cells (increasingly automated systems)
- Conducting HV safety checks and supporting safe working practices
- Assisting with preparation and execution of NVH and development testing
- Maintaining workshop and test facilities to a high standard
- Occasional support for off-site testing at proving grounds
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Role Requirements
A successful Vehicle Technician - NVH will possess:
Essential
- Proven experience in an automotive mechanical fitting or technician
- Ideally over 2 years’ hands-on automotive experience
- Strong understanding of vehicle systems and components
- Comfortable working with tools, vehicle builds, and stripping/rebuilding components
- IT/computer literacy (interfacing with test equipment, systems and dynos)
- Good awareness of health and safety practices
Desirable
- Experience working in an automotive development or test environment
- Exposure to dynamometer or test cell operation
- Automotive electrical or diagnostic experience
- Awareness or exposure to NVH testing
- Experience with instrumentation of components
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Qualifications
Candidates applying for the Vehicle Technician - NVH position should have:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Advantageous
- EV / High Voltage safety training
- Forklift Truck (FLT) licence
This Vehicle Technician - NVH role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive technician to move into a development-focused environment with structured training and exposure to advanced testing facilities.
Please note, this role is deemed outside of IR35 - you will be operating as a Limited company Contractor.
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