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Vehicle Emissions Test Technician

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 6 hours
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 0AH

Salary

£956 - £18.64 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Vehicle Emissions Test Technician position in Cranfield offers a salary of £18.64 per hour PAYE, equivalent to approximately £37,804 annually, along with 34 days of paid holiday and pension contributions.
  • This role is ideal for individuals passionate about developing eco-friendly vehicles that meet future legislative requirements within a Centre of Excellence for automotive innovation.
  • Candidates should have experience with emissions/test systems like Horiba or AVL and a minimum qualification of C&G/BTEC Level 3 in mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering.
  • Proficiency in practical mechanical and electrical skills, as well as a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, is also required for this position.
  • The role involves operating vehicle chassis dynamometers, conducting emissions testing, and ensuring high standards of testing through calibration and data analysis.

Vehicle Emissions Test Technician - 0956 - Cranfield - £18.64/hr PAYE + 34 days paid holiday + pension contribution (Salary equivalent est £37,804)

Unlock your potential with an exhilarating opportunity as a Vehicle Emissions Test Technician in the heart of automotive innovation. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of developing vehicles that meet and exceed future legislative requirements, all while working within a Centre of Excellence for design and development. If you're passionate about contributing to the creation of eco-friendly, cutting-edge vehicles, this is the perfect role for you.

What You Will Do:

  • Operate Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer and drive emissions test cycles to WLTP Standard.
  • Conduct on-road Real Drive Emissions testing and emissions analysis measurement.
  • Utilize vehicle system knowledge for fault finding and apply fundamental understanding of vehicle dis-assembly and assembly techniques.
  • Set up instrumentation and use vehicle diagnostic tools for data acquisition and report writing.
  • Ensure facility and instrumentation calibration to maintain high standards of testing.
  • Support Testing in static and dynamic conditions to gather accurate, timely, and quality test data/results.

What You Will Bring:

  • Experience with Emissions/Test Systems such as Horiba or AVL.
  • Minimum C&G / BTEC L3 in mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering, ideally coupled with a recognised apprenticeship or qualification.
  • Proficiency in practical mechanical/electrical skills.
  • A good knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work as part of a team.

This role is integral to the company's mission of delivering vehicles that lead the market in performance, sustainability, and innovation. The Vehicle Emissions Test Technician position is a linchpin in ensuring that all vehicles meet the stringent emissions standards set forth by regulatory bodies, thereby contributing significantly to the company's reputation for excellence in the automotive industry.

Location:

The role is based in Cranfield, nestled within a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to automotive excellence.

Details

This role offers £18.64/hr PAYE and includes 34 days paid holiday and pension contributions - Salary equivalent estimate (£37,804 per annum). 12-month initial rolling contract with 4 weeks notice. 39 hours a week; Core hours Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00. Friday 08:00-13:20.

Interested?:

If you're ready to drive your career forward and make a tangible impact on the future of automotive engineering, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a Vehicle Emissions Test Technician and be part of shaping the vehicles of tomorrow, today.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.