EV Battery Prototype Technician

A contract position

IR35 Status TBC - Outside considered

On-site in West-Midlands

Our client, an innovative company specialising in clean power management systems and EV powertrain components within the automotive sector, is seeking a dedicated EV Battery Technician for a contract role. This position involves supporting the build and commissioning activities focused on the disassembly, modification, and rebuild of vehicles for test activities. The role is hands on and workshop based, emphasising the safe removal and refit of LV and HV battery systems and associated vehicle modifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting vehicle build and commissioning activities in a workshop/test environment.
• Disassembling and rebuilding passenger vehicles to support test readiness.
• Electrical/Harness experience ideal
• Performing LV/HV battery removal, safe handling, and storage in line with process.
• Assisting with vehicle modifications required for test, including fitment/refitment, routing, mounting, and minor fabrication.
• Refitting and recommissioning vehicles prior to test activity.
• Supporting similar activities on commercial vehicle HV battery systems (HV-classed work).
• Following safe systems of work, including HV security controls, lock out/tag out, and maintaining build documentation.
• Providing build feedback on issues found, missing parts/fasteners, fitment concerns, and proposing fixes.

Job Requirements:

• Proven hands on experience as an automotive mechanic/technician with essential passenger vehicle experience.
• Strong electrical background in automotive work, diagnostics, wiring awareness, and handling connectors and harnesses.
• Experience with vehicle strip/rebuild, working methodically with fasteners, trims, sub assemblies, etc.
• Comfortable working on or around HV systems with a strong safety mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognised automotive qualification (e.g., NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent).
• HV qualification suitable for automotive (e.g., IMI Level 2/3/4 EV/HV or equivalent) or demonstrable HV experience with a willingness to complete training.
• Evidence of safe working practices in controlled environments (prototype, test, OEM, Tier 1, etc.).

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with prototype build, commissioning, test prep, or pre series vehicles.
• Experience supporting battery related modifications, including mounting, brackets, routing, and service disconnect awareness.
• Familiarity with build documentation, torque settings, or quality check sheets.

Candidate Profile:

You are a local, hands on mechanic/technician with an electrical bias capable of stripping and rebuilding vehicles safely and systematically.