McLaren

 An opportunity exists within the Development group for an experienced Vehicle Development Technician to assemble, maintain, prepare, and support the operation of, multi-project test and development vehicles and rigs at both MTC Woking and at multiple test locations. The role will report to the Development Workshop Team Leader and is subject to unsociable hours and frequent travel may be required as part of this role including regular off-site UK, European and occasional worldwide test support duties

• · Maintenance, servicing and updating of multi-project concept/mule/prototype and production level vehicles and simulation rigs to the highest standards, using specified processes defined by the business
• · Preparation and operation of such vehicles for test and development activities at multiple locations, including industry proving grounds and racing circuits.
• · Two-way interaction with design and engineering staff to establish and achieve all requirements including but not limited to vehicles specifications and quality, delivered on time, and aligned to the program testing schedule and wider business priorities.
• · Interpretation of Engineering drawings and instrumentation schedules to ensure safe and accurate builds and all modifications and updates are completed.
• · Maintenance and presentation of the workshop and equipment to the standards set by McLaren.
• · Subject to the appropriate level of internal driving standard being achieved, the candidate may be required to drive high-value, high-performance cars in workshop, road and testing environments.
• · Pro-actively support the line management teams in delivering excellence in health and safety policy.
• · Contribute to continual improvement and the established McLaren culture of the team to drive high performance and adopt and demonstrate all defined McLaren values.

• Extensive experience in motorsport/prototype/low volume/high performance complete vehicle builds, covering the manufacture, assembly and operating of such vehicles
• Welding, machining, and fabrication skills are preferred
• Understanding of current automotive electrical and electronic systems to enable fault finding and repair would be advantageous
• Experience of diagnostic platforms, especially Monaco, CANape and INCA is desirable.
• Clean driving licence & passport holder
• IT literate in various packages e.g., Microsoft Office suite, Virtual Car

• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business
• Flexible approach to working hours, weekend and Bank Holiday working when required
• Willingness to travel, working for extended periods away from home
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work as a team member, while also confidently alone too
• Conscientious
• Quality driven
• Excellent attention to detail

We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our world class employees.  It is our aim to become the employer of choice within the global automotive industry.

At McLaren Automotive Ltd we are constantly looking to improve. To become the employer of choice we are always looking to develop our employee offerings. We currently offer a range of benefits to employees at all levels of the business including Private Healthcare, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Personal Lease Car Scheme. We also offer a range of discounts with our partner organisations. 

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