Quality Test Technician
Are you a skilled mechanic or mechanical fitter with 3-5 years of experience? Do you have a knack for welding and fabrication? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our contract team on a 12-month renewable assignment, working on fabrication and welding projects fitting powertrains into large commercial vehicles. You'll be part of a dynamic team of ten technicians, five engineers, and a line manager. We're seeking an all-rounder who can thrive in a manufacturing production line environment.
What We're Looking For:
3-5 years of experience as a mechanic or mechanical fitter.
Some knowledge of welding and fabrication.
Experience with drive/power trains and machinery.
Good knowledge of instrumentation and its application within the manufacturing process.
Proficiency in using hand and power tools, lifting, and welding equipment.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Adhere to our health and safety policy and safe working practices.
Embody our company values: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, and Sustainability.
Follow standard work procedures to perform safe and defect-free assembly of parts and components.
Work closely with engineers to install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into machines.
Operate a variety of off-highway vehicles, including Hydraulic Excavators, Backhoe Loaders, Telehandlers, and Track Type Tractors.
Instrument powertrain installs with thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups, and other sensors.
Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both powertrains and machines.
Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic).
Manufacture parts from drawings using our in-house facilities (machining, welding, and fabrication, and a fully equipped electronics lab).
Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine.
Travel to various off-site test and development facilities, both company-owned and third-party (some travel may be overseas).
Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe work area in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).
Undertake training and further learning as required.
What We Offer:
A PAYE contract with a rate of approximately 16-22 per hour DOE.
25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (33 total).
A pension scheme that you can enrol in after 3 months of service.
- Discounts forum and additional fringe benefits.
If you're interested in this role, please forward your resume and a covering email stating your experience and current salary/rate.