Summary: The Engine Test Technician role in Stafford involves working on diesel or gas engine test programs, requiring mechanical and electrical expertise. The position is a twelve-month contract with a standard 37-hour workweek and potential for overtime. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in automotive mechanics and instrumentation. The role is classified as inside IR35 due to the use of an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct engine tests on diesel or gas engines.
• Strip and rebuild diesel engines as part of test programs.
• Utilize instrumentation such as thermocouples and pressure transducers.
• Write test schedules and manage engine test systems.
• Modify engine electrical harnesses for test cell environments.
• Work with ECU controller software packages.

Key Skills:

• City Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in an automotive mechanical subject.
• IMechE accreditation.
• Mechanical/electrical experience on diesel engines.
• Knowledge of engine test systems (DSG, Cadet, PUMA).
• Instrumentation experience including emissions analysers.
• Good automotive or off-highway mechanical background.

Salary (Rate): 29

City: Stafford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other