Vehicle Test Technician (952)

Job Title: Vehicle Test Technician (952) Location: Cranfield Pay: £18.64 – £19.67 per hour We are seeking a Vehicle Test Technician to join a globally recognised automotive company in Cranfield. This is a long-term contract role with the potential to last several years. Key Responsibilities: Vehicle development, test and validation of function, operation & reliability: – Fundamental understanding of vehicle dis-assembly, assembly, & maintenance techniques – Vehicle system knowledge with the ability to fault find – Understanding of component measurement techniques – Instrumentation set-up – Understanding of vehicle diagnostic tools – Data acquisition & Report writing – Facility & instrumentation calibration – Preparation / building / maintenance of vehicles or components for test in line with local procedures and Nissan 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 Required: – C&G / BTEC L3 would be preferable, ideally in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering with a recognised apprenticeship or qualification within a relevant field – Fully proficient in the fundamental practical mechanical / electrical skills required for this role (preferably automotive) – Ability to work safely and to comply with legal and company safety policies – Fully proficient Excel data management and producing graphs – A good knowledge of Word and PowerPoint for report writing & presentation preparation – Excellent organisational skills – Strong attention to detail – Be able to work independently to manage and prioritise their own and workload LMIND