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…

Pay rate £25 – £35/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 September 2026

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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 safety 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. You are also comfortable supporting HV battery removal/refit activities for test work.
If you are an experienced EV Battery Technician looking for a contract role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team

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