McLaren

The Ultimate Series Technician will be expected to;

• Understand and follow detailed work instructions relating to the construction, painting or assembling of vehicles.
• Ensure that all station operations on each vehicle are completed to the required quality standard.
• Ensure that all operations are completed to the required timescale.
• Work as part of a team on the definition and solution of problems that may be affecting the quality, cost or productivity of the vehicles being produced.
• Attend the workplace on a regular and timely basis, informing the Team leader of any lateness or unplanned absence in a timely manner.
• Ensure the work area is clean, tidy and orderly at all times in line with brand expectations.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and other team members, participating in safety activities as requested.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Provide first hand support in the development and launch into production of future McLaren Automotive vehicle platforms and variants.
• Provide first hand support with the development of vehicle assembly processes for all assembly disciplines
• Provide first hand support with the development and specification of bespoke assembly tool and fixture equipment.
• Provide first hand support with the identification and specification of generic hand tool requirements for both prototype and production build phases.
• Provide first hand support with the generation of vehicle build concerns, documentation of and relevant root cause analysis
• Provide first hand support with assembly of prototype vehicles during the relevant prototype and development build phase
• Provide first hand support for vehicle / variant launch into production.
• Provide first hand support with the training of new build technicians to enable smooth transition into series manufacture
• Clearly understand and adhere to McLaren brand values
• As and when business determines, provide series production support during periods of absence / peak holiday.

It is preferred that the candidate will have value added experience with:

• Minimum Level 2/3 Diploma in Light Vehicle maintenance and/or Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System repair and replacement
• Prototype build activity
• Vehicle production launch experience
• Build concern reporting
• Quality measurement systems, could include Faro arm usage
• Working to demanding time schedules
• Process and product maturation
• Working in small teams

Personal Attributes

• The candidate will have excellent motivational attributes
• The candidate will be prepared to coach and develop peer skill sets
• The candidate will have an understanding of niche vehicle brand requirements and have a minimum of 12 months experience working on Ultra High performance and/or prestige vehicles.
• An ability to act under pressure with calmness with clarity of thought
• The candidate will have determination to drive forward the business to ‘Best in Class’ performance standards in line with brand expectations
• Demonstrate a methodical approach towards problem solving
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• The applicant must be extremely trustworthy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Take advantage of a dynamic and flexible work schedule, where your adaptability to occasional shifts will play a key role in supporting the team
• Have value added experience in the field of production vehicle manufacturing.

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice