Vehicle Test Technician

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 LMIND