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Gi group are supporting McLaren automotive to recruit 20 Vehicle technicians. As a Vehicle Technician you will work in conjunction with the Launch team to ensure the smooth launch into production of new Ultimate series models and subsequent derivatives and model year changes ensuring all quality, cost and volume targets are achieved. You will carry out production build of Ultimate series vehicles to achieve required build volume targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to work on the forefront of automotive technology with some of the most advanced cars in the world!

Pay rates as below.

· Standard - £18.51 per hour before 40 hours

· Overtime - £27.76 per hour after 40 hours and Saturdays

· Sunday and Bank holiday - £37.02 per hour

· Working Monday to Friday with possible overtime available at weekends.

· Working hours - 07:30 / 7.30am to 16:30 / 4.30pm

Principal accountabilities:

· 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

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

· Vehicle production 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, clarity of thought

· The candidate will have determination to drive forward

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