Vehicle Test Technician
Cranfield
£18.01p/h
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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Morson Talent
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 10 days
Wharley End, Central Bedfordshire MK43, England
£18.01 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Vehicle Test Technician position is located in Cranfield and offers a pay rate of £18.01 per hour.
- This role is with a globally recognized automotive company and is a long-term contract that may last several years.
- Key responsibilities include assembling and disassembling vehicle parts, maintaining the test vehicle fleet, and supporting testing activities to gather quality data.
- Candidates are preferred to have a C&G/BTEC Level 3 in mechanical or automotive engineering and experience in vehicle or component test environments, although this is not essential.
- The position requires basic computer literacy and strong organizational skills, with a standard work schedule of 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
