We are recruiting 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 Crash Test Technician:
Preparation / building vehicles / components for crash test in line with local procedures
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 Vehicle Crash 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.
Electronic / Electrical background (automotive)
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.
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 Crash Test Technician:
Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00. Friday 08:00-13:20.
39 hours per week
17.32p/h equivalent to 35.395pa

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