Technical Support Specialist (EV)

Colin Pybus
Southampton, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 60K

Job location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel
Diagnostic Tools

Job description

As Technical EV Support Specialist, you will take full responsibility for ensuring all vehicles processed through port terminals meet required quality and compliance standards. You will play a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, supporting suppliers, and resolving technical challenges on-site., * Manage the end-to-end PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) process at port locations, ensuring strict adherence to vehicle storage and inspection standards

  • Oversee EV high-voltage safety checks, battery condition monitoring, and controlled charging processes
  • Provide hands-on technical support, including diagnostics and complex fault resolution on-site
  • Deliver technical guidance and coaching to 3rd party workshop and inspection teams
  • Take ownership of urgent vehicle quality issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and delivery schedules
  • Monitor and manage vehicle rework, repair progress, and defect rectification to meet turnaround targets
  • Maintain accurate quality records and warranty submissions via internal systems
  • Produce regular performance and fault analysis reports, identifying trends and recommending improvements
  • Ensure supplier compliance with processes, standards, and reporting requirements

Requirements

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Power tools?, * Fully qualified automotive technician with strong hands-on diagnostic experience

  • Proven experience working with EVs and high-voltage systems (certification essential)
  • Background in OEM, dealership, aftersales, or port operations highly desirable
  • Confident using automotive diagnostic tools, OEM systems, and workshop equipment
  • Strong Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and analysis
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced, operational environment
  • Effective communicator, capable of managing supplier relationships and performance
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and data accuracy, * Fully qualified automotive technician with strong hands-on diagnostic experience

Licence/Certification:

  • Valid high-voltage electrical safety certification (required)
  • Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance (required)
  • EV Vehicle Trained (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Life insurance
  • Free parking
  • Company car
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking, * Basic salary up to £60,000
  • 15% annual bonus potential
  • Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding automotive business
  • Key role with high visibility and impact on UK operations
  • Tax-efficient company car (employee contribution of £175 per month)
  • Option to add up to 3 vehicles on the company car scheme for family and friends
  • Pension scheme: Employee contributes 5%, employer contributes 7%
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hybrid working model
  • Excellent long-term career development opportunities

Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

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