Evaluation Technician

Job title: Evaluation Technician Reference: 49967 Location: Halewood, Merseyside Duration: Permanent Start date: ASAP Salary: £45,230 – £57,668 pa + 25 days holidays, 8 bank holidays and amazing benefits GPW Recruitment are partnering with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd (FHTL) in Halewood, Ford is investing £230m into the Halewood site, now producing electric power units, the first site to manufacture EV components in Europe. This is an opportunity to apply for an Evaluation Technician role within the Quality Evaluation Department in Halewood Transmission Plant which will be supporting ICE transmissions and E-Drive Assemblies. FHTL Employment Benefits * Free on-site gym facility inclusive of a sauna & steam room (outside of working hours). * Employee assistance programmes: weekly appointments available for all employees to utilise for free such as massages, circuit classes, nutrition advise, yoga, chiropody, reiki and head massages (outside of working hours). * An on-site physiotherapy and occupational health department is available to employees to support their health and well-being. * Competitive pension scheme (company pays 1.5 times the amount of the employee contributions paying up to 12%) * £750 annual attendance bonus (subject to company T&C’s). * Access Ford\’s Privilege scheme – allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount * An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days (inclusive of set shutdown dates) * Cycle to Work Scheme Qualifications and Experience: • Must have completed an Apprenticeship in Mechanical / Vehicle repairs (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) • General computer literacy using company systems • User knowledge of Microsoft excel & access database applications • Valid driving license • Prior knowledge of transmission function & teardown would be an advantage • Effective communication skills • Highly motivated and self-driven with innovation skills • Proven ability to work in a Team • Good understanding of 5 S and workplace organization • FLT / Work saver experience • Willing to learn, adaptable and have a flexible approach towards change • Knowledge of vehicle repairs would be an advantage • Willing to Learn how to De-energise and Energise Electric Vehicles Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to): • Teardown transmissions & Edrives for investigations – EOL/FTT, APR, Warranty • Rebuild transmissions ready for further investigations – Bench, EOL or In-Vehicle • Function Test transmissions on the Bench • Fit transmissions into vehicles • Remove transmissions • Carryout In-vehicle evaluation of transmission in accordance with the Engineering Test Specifications • Represent the Company on drive appraisal events at Customer locations • Support Transmission dirt content as per schedule • Carry out torque calibration in line with Plant schedule • Inspection activity to support Transport Delivery Loss (TDL) • Ensure that all activity records are update accordingly • Ensure high standard of workplace organisation/5 S • CIW warranty claim Binning • Edrive Teardowns • Assembly of Edrive‘s to Electric vehicles • Carry out in vehicle Evaluation of power Units in electric Vehicles in accordance of ES Test Specifications Work Pattern is Shifts: 3-Shift Working days are Monday – Friday (weekend work & overtime subject to business needs) The plant currently operates days and a 3-shift pattern explained below. Working Hours (day shift) Monday – Thursday 7am – 15.30pm Fridays 7am – 12.30pm OR 3-shift: Earlies Monday: 6.30am- 3pm Tuesday – Thursday: 7am – 3pm Friday: 7am – 12pm Lates Monday – Thursday: 3pm – 11pm Friday: 12pm-5.30pm Nights Monday – Thursday: 11pm – 7am Friday: 5.30pm – 11pm Shift patterns can be changed based on business requirements. When working 3-shift pattern employees incur a premium for all shifts worked of 27.5% – this premium does not apply to day shift workers. Proposed start date: ASAP – Based on personal availability if you accept the offer of employment. About Ford Halewood Transmission Limited Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) develops and manufactures transmissions with an employee workforce of circa 600 people. The Plant has a proud 60-year history as a local employer and are dedicated to manufacturing high quality products. Ford are currently investing up to £230 million at the facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles. Future Prospects The business invests significantly in its employee development. FHTL supports the onward development and growth of all personnel and has a track record of promoting from within based on performance and achievement. The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy. Please ensure that you apply for this role via one agency only PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP