Race & Prototype Development Technician
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5231 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Expleo Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 8142 (Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Expleo Group what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Expleo are actively recruiting for Race, Development or Prototype Technicians to work within a state-of-the-art factory facility, with high-performance road vehicles. Working within their highly experienced team, we are offering contract inside of IR35 opportunities, based in Surrey, where you will be working to assemble, maintain, prepare, and support the operation of, multi-project test and development vehicles and rigs.
Please note Unsocial hours and frequent travel may be required as part of this role including regular off-site UK, European and occasional worldwide test support duties.
Responsibilities:
- Support the build of multi-project concept/mule/prototype and production level vehicles and simulation rigs to the highest standards, using specified processes where applicable.
- Manage the preparation and operation of such vehicles for test and development activities at multiple locations, including industry proving grounds and racing circuits.
- Ensure a two-way interaction with design and engineering staff to establish and achieve requirements, specifications and targets.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Extensive experience in motorsport/prototype/low volume/high performance complete vehicle builds, covering the manufacture, assembly and operating of such vehicles.
- Welding, machining and fabrication skills are preferred.
- Understanding of current automotive electrical and electronic systems to enable fault finding and repair would be advantageous.
- Experience of diagnostic platforms, especially MONaco, CANape and INCA is desirable.
- Clean UK driving licence.
Any application will be treated in a highly confidentiality manner and all conversations will be respected. For more information on Race & Prototype Development Technician role, please apply now!
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Expleo Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (SOC 5231) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~101k in sample- Middle half £29,068–41,548
- Median £34,892
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Expleo Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5231 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.