We are recruiting for a Vehicle Test Technician for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield.
You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company.
This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis a may run for several years.

Key Responsibilities of the Vehicle Test Technician:

Assemble / dis-assemble parts, components or vehicles for static & dynamic test activities
Maintenance of Test Vehicle Fleet to include safety check, retrofit, fault finding, repair.
Camouflaging of confidential vehicles in accordance with procedures (Training provided)
Delivery/collection of competitor vehicles from dealers
Liaise with Test/Design engineers to conduct tests to client Standards & local operating procedures
Instrumentation set-up
Assist with facility management inclusive of maintenance, facility calibration, risk assessment and training.
Learn bespoke client systems required to fulfil role
Preparation / building / maintenance of vehicles or components for test in line with local procedures and client Engineering Manuals.
Support Testing in static and dynamic conditions to gather accurate, timely, and quality test data/results.
Support Evaluation and concern identification including liaison with Test Engineer.
Support delivery of Key Performance Indicators for the section
Use skills to provide support to other sections as required

Qualifications & Experience for the Vehicle Test Technician:

Ideally C&G / BTEC L3 in mechanical or automotive engineering with a recognised apprenticeship.
Fundamental understanding of vehicle dis-assembly, assembly, & maintenance techniques
Vehicle system knowledge with the ability to fault find
Experience within vehicle or component test environments is preferred but not essential
Understanding of basic component measurement techniques preferred but not essential
FLT licence preferred but not essential
Basic Machining / Welding / Fabrication preferred but not essential
Trailer towing/breakdown experience preferred but not essential
Basic Computer literacy (word processing)
Use skills to provide support to other test sections as required
Fully proficient in the fundamental practical mechanical / Electrical skills required for this role
Ability to work safely and to comply with legal and company safety policies
A working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent organisational skills
Strong attention to detail
Be able to work independently to manage and prioritise their own and workload

Hours & Pay for the Vehicle Test Technician:

Monday to Friday
39 hours per week
18.01p/h

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