At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to develop and modify tractors, supporting testing and diagnosing mechanical issues.
- Company: Formel D, a leader in automotive vehicle development with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Full-time ongoing contract with competitive pay and opportunities for overtime.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic workshop environment with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the agricultural vehicle industry while honing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical fitting or vehicle systems; strong troubleshooting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37584 - 45936 £ per year.
Employment Type
Full time, on- going contract
Formel D is seeking two experienced Workshop/Vehicle Development Technicians to support tractor development and driveline-change activities at the Basildon facility of a leading agricultural vehicle manufacturer.
The technicians will work alongside the customer’s test engineers, preparing and modifying development tractors, supporting testing activities, diagnosing mechanical issues and producing accurate technical reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete tractor driveline removal, installation and modification activities.
- Prepare development tractors for engineering tests.
- Carry out mechanical fitting, vehicle instrumentation and testing work.
- Support test engineers in line with the agreed project timing plan.
- Diagnose, repair and maintain mechanical and vehicle-system issues.
- Assist with troubleshooting tractor faults and test failures.
- Report software bugs and mechanical failures within 24 hours of discovery.
- Produce detailed technical and non-conformity reports.
- Complete a report for each activity performed.
- Upload reports and supporting files to the customer’s reporting system.
- Follow all customer policies, procedures and safety requirements.
- Maintain a safe, organised and professional workshop environment.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Strong mechanical fitting or vehicle-technician experience.
- Practical experience working with powertrain, driveline, transmission or vehicle subsystems.
- Ability to remove, replace and modify mechanical vehicle assemblies.
- Good mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to understand technical instructions and engineering documentation.
- Competent written and spoken English.
- Ability to produce clear and accurate technical reports.
- Full valid UK driving licence.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Ability to work independently and alongside test and development engineers.
- Availability to work on-site in Basildon for the project duration.
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Agricultural machinery, tractor, construction equipment, commercial vehicle or off-highway experience.
- Good working knowledge of tractor subsystems.
- Development workshop or prototype vehicle experience.
- CANalyzer or CANcase experience.
- Vehicle instrumentation or data-acquisition experience.
- Experience using controlled test-reporting or non-conformity systems.
- Candidates with strong automotive, commercial-vehicle or heavy-equipment driveline experience should still be considered where they do not have direct agricultural experience.
- WORKING PATTERN
- Monday–Thursday: 07:00–16:00
- Potential weekday overtime of one to two additional hours
- Potential Saturday working: 06:00–14:00
- Overtime will depend on workload and require prior authorisation
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Automotive Vehicle Technician in Basildon employer: Formel D Group
Formel D Group is an excellent employer for those passionate about the automotive industry, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. With competitive remuneration packages and robust career development opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance within the company. Working in premium automotive environments across the UK and Europe, you will be part of a team that values quality and excellence in supplier development and launch initiatives.
