Job Description

About Us

Seahorse Amphibious is a family-owned company pioneering the next generation of specialised fully electric amphibious vehicles, replacing outdated DUKWs. We operate amphibious tours worldwide and are now scaling up in-house manufacturing to meet growing global demand. This role is based at our new facility on the Slough Trading Estate. Learn more at www.seahorseamphibious.com.

We also have a range of other mechanical-based opportunities available. If you're passionate about vehicles, mechanically skilled, and eager to contribute to a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

We're seeking an

experienced Vehicle Technician Team Leader

to join our specialist manufacturing team. In this role, you'll lead a group of technicians, train new staff, and be directly involved in building bespoke amphibious vehicles from the ground up -- not repairing or maintaining cars.

You'll oversee both structural and mechanical assembly phases, ensuring the highest build standards while helping shape a growing workforce.

Growth

We have recently moved from manufacturing a few units a year up to 24 vehicles and we are continuing to grow. There is a strong opportunity to grow with the company as we expand.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a small team of technicians across both structural and mechanical build phases Provide hands-on training and mentoring to develop technical skills in new team members Assemble vehicle, coolings system, suspension systems, marine components and electrical components Support the integration of automotive parts into bespoke amphibious platforms Carry out quality checks, inspections, and defect reporting Contribute to the continuous improvement of build processes and workshop efficiency Assist with prototype testing and vehicle trials (occasional travel/overtime may be required) Maintain workshop safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards Accurately log build and team activity data, including torque settings, serial numbers, and part tracking

What You'll Need

High mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail (required) Proven experience as a mechanic or vehicle technician Strong knowledge of vehicle assembly Relevant technical certification Previous leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience (preferred) Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (preferred) Welding, fabrication, or machining skills (advantageous but not essential) Experience in low-volume vehicle production (preferred) Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Competitive salary Private medical insurance Staff discounts across our group of companies Company pension Company shares 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) + Free Christmas shutdown Free on-site parking
If you're a skilled mechanic ready to take on a leadership role and help shape the next generation of amphibious vehicles, we'd love to hear from you. Finally a short cover letter goes a long way.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Slough SL1 4JW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Mechanical assembly: 10 years (required) Automotive repair: 5 years (preferred) Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person