PDI TECHNICIAN

PDI Technician – Join Hedley Studios and Be Part of Automotive Art

Location: Bicester Heritage
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30 (flexibility offered)
Start: ASAP

Are you ready to combine your passion for precision engineering with a love for automotive artistry? Hedley Studios is redefining the boundaries between art and performance, creating exceptional scaled-down, driveable masterpieces. As the UK’s fastest-growing automotive company, we are looking for a meticulous and enthusiastic PDI Technician to join our team and ensure every vehicle meets the highest standards before reaching our discerning clients.

Why Join Hedley Studios?

Located at Bicester Heritage, we are at the cutting edge of handcrafted automotive excellence, blending engineering precision with artistic mastery. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and an adventurous spirit, working together to craft one-of-a-kind vehicles that inspire and excite.

At Hedley Studios, you’ll find an inclusive, fast-paced, and high-energy environment—think motorsport meets luxury design, with a shared passion for creating something truly special. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow with an ambitious company, this is your opportunity.

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing:

As a PDI Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the flawless delivery of our hand-built vehicles. Your responsibilities will include:

• Final inspections – Checking each vehicle to exacting standards, ensuring it meets all quality and performance criteria.
• Test driving – Evaluating drivability and performance against set parameters.
• Quality control & documentation – Completing compliance records and ensuring every detail is perfect before sign-off.
• Problem-solving – Diagnosing vehicle issues, root-cause analysis, and working closely with build technicians to refine processes.
• Continuous improvement – Contributing to the evolution of our build and inspection processes to drive efficiency and excellence.
• Supporting prototype builds – Assisting in the testing and development of new, cutting-edge projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in niche, low-volume, or motorsport engineering, with a solid understanding of vehicle systems.
• Craftsmanship-level attention to detail – You take pride in precision and quality.
• Experience working with bespoke assembly processes, where final fit and appearance are critical.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills – You can break down issues systematically and provide insightful feedback.
• A hands-on, team-player mindset – You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm and passion for automotive excellence and innovation.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• Motorsport experience
• Advanced driving skills
• Understanding of electric vehicle systems (Hybrid & EV Level 2/3 training)
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and harness drawings
• Experience with ISO 9001 and quality management systems

What’s in It for You?

• Share options – Be part of our success.
• Extra holiday – An additional day for every year of service (up to 35 days).
• Unpaid leave option – Take up to one month off after a year of service.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Monthly ‘Extra Mile’ Bonus – Recognizing and rewarding great work.
• Fun perks – Birthday presents, team lunches, and access to The Expert Academy.