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With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.\nThe Role\nAs a Technician, you will carry out hands-on mechanical and cosmetic modifications on commercial vans and 4x4s. Daily tasks include fitting pre-drilled plywood lining, applying scuff protection, and installing customer accessories such as tow bars, tie hooks, and alloy wheels.\nYou will drive vehicles to and from the workshop compound, follow standardized build plans (TAKT times), scan vehicle IDs, and perform final Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) to ensure all work meets dealer specifications.\nThis role requires a practical, mechanically minded approach and confidence using hand and power tools like spanners, wrenches, and powered screwdrivers.\nYou will receive full training on all assembly processes, starting with a mandatory half-day onsite driving assessment, followed by a period working alongside an experienced technician.\nYou will also assist with parts restocking during line stoppages to keep production moving. If you can read build instructions, follow set workflows, and take pride in quality workmanship, this role provides steady, practical work in a structured workshop environment.\nWORKING HOURS\nMon - Fri Day Shift: 07:00 - 15:30\nCompulsory Overtime is required to catch back production when it cannot be achieved within the standard working hours.\nThis is typically 1 hour per shift (Finish 16:30) but can extend up to 2 hours. Overtime requirements are communicated daily around 14:00.\nWeekend Overtime is also required on an ad hoc basis to recover shortfalls against the build plan, typically, this will be a day shift on Saturday or Sunday.\nPlease Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).\nAll applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.\nWe areNOTable to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.\nWeDO NOTaccept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.\nRequirements\nApplying Scuff Protection - Apply a templated plastic protector inside the door handle area and apply a metal protector to the inside of the door sill. \nPlywood Fit Out - Fit pre cut, pre drilled plywood boarding to the floor and inside door and side panels of commercial vans\nVehicle Conversion - Fit various customer-selected post-production customized parts to 4x4 Vehicles such as Tow Bar, Floor and side protection panels, Tie Hooks and Alloy Wheels. \nPDI - Inspect completed vehicles to a predefined standard before release to the dealer.\nRestocking parts to production areas - This activity fills idle time during production stoppages due to parts or vehicle shortages. \nSkills & Experience\n Practical Mechanical Aptitude: Mechanically minded with hands-on experience using basic hand and power tools (e.g., powered screwdrivers, spanners, wrenches, pliers, and measuring tools).\nProcess & Workflow Adherence: Proven ability to read, understand, and strictly follow standardized process instruction workflows and technical build plans.\n Paced Environment: Comfortable working efficiently to set target times (TAKT time per vehicle) without compromising on quality.\nBasic Tech Literacy: Able to use handheld electronic scanners to log and track vehicle IDs throughout the production process.\nCommunication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to liaise with team members and accurately complete documentation.\nStay Connected:\nFollow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest news and job openings at Auto-scan.\nAuto-scan is an equal opportunity employer. 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