Contractor Technician – Prototype Build
Ricardo Plc
Prototype Build Technician assembling, modifying, and instrumenting mechanical assemblies.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Shoreham-By-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
2,801 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Testing
Innovation
Simulation
Sector Specialisms
Automotive
Energy
Utilities
Waste
Financial services
Government
Public sector
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
component modification
tool operation
parameter measurement
disassembly inspection
- Modification of components to accept instrumentation, e.g. thermocouples, pressure tappings.
- Use of hand tools (manual and powered) or machine tools (lathe, mill, pillar drill, surface grinder, welder etc) to make or modify components prior to assembly.
- Measurement of build parameters, e.g. tightening torques, calculation of clearances, measurement of volumes.
- Careful disassembly of components to assess condition, including measurements of fastener tightness.
What you bring
instrumentation
engine testing
word
excel
problem solving
mechanical assemblies
- Safe movement and handling of large, heavy or awkward objects – slinging and lifting, manual handling.
- Application of specialist instrumentation techniques, such as modification of parts to accept crank encoders, speed pickups, adhesive bonded sensors, surface thermocouples.
- Can think independently and critically assess the tasks they are requested to perform, offering alternative approaches if these would be more suitable, and taking an active role in problem solving when challenges are encountered.
- Can work quickly and accurately from written instructions, engineering drawings or schematics, with excellent attention to detail and minimal supervision.
- Work on engines in test cells, or vehicles (on or off ramps). Potential working at height or in cramped environments
- Takes a detailed and methodical approach, with the flexibility to adapt to changing situations and requirements.
- Has broad and deep experience of building a wide range of engines, transmissions, batteries, motors or other mechanical assemblies.
- Use of computers to read instructions and record information, communicate with colleagues. PC Skills including Word and Excel are essential.
- Accurate and careful build of prototype assemblies following build instructions, with excellent attention to detail.
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Company
Overview
Multi-Million Contracts
Contracts Overview
Ricardo secures significant contracts globally, including defense and clean-energy projects.
2025 Transition Plan
Portfolio Shift
Ricardo divested its defense arm and expanded into environmental consultancy services.
- Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse.
- Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy.
- Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment.
- Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments.
- Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation.
- Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.
Since 1915
Years of innovation
The company has a long-standing tradition of leveraging science and technology to drive efficiency and sustainability.
- Create together
- Be innovative
- Aim high
- Be mindful
- Motivated by our strong purpose: developing innovative, cross-sector, sustainable and trusted solutions
- Close-knit, purpose-driven global community renowned for expertise, creativity, mindfulness and collective passion
Net Zero by 2030
Carbon Emissions Target
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions from operations by the end of 2030.
46.2% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Reduce scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031 compared to 2020 levels.
90% Renewable Energy
Electricity Usage Goal
Pledged to source 90% of electricity from renewable sources by end-2026.
Carbon-Negative Plant
Innovation in Carbon Capture
Commissioning a carbon-negative demonstrator plant in 2023 to remove CO₂ and supply clean energy.
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2031 vs 2020.
- Renewable electricity usage increased from 67% (FY 2017/18) to 74% (FY 2019/20).
- Independent verification of FY 2019/20 GHG emissions (including scope 3 air travel) by Lloyd’s Register.
- Net Zero strategy levers include renewable energy, property efficiency, digital-first travel policy, verified offsetting.
- Monitor GHG emissions, energy, water use and waste across all sites; align with GRI, SASB and UN SDGs.
- Partnered with Manufacture 2030 in 2022 to decarbonize supply-chain Scope 3 emissions via detailed GHG inventories and supplier engagement.
- Acquired 93% of E3-Modelling SA (Jan 2023) to enhance environmental modelling capability in energy, environment and mobility sectors.
- Passionate about creating an environment where differences are valued and celebrated, and everyone feels they belong
- Goal to be a diverse, equitable and inclusive employer, believing different perspectives fuel client‑focus, collaboration, change and mindfulness
- No gender breakdown publicly available
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