Vehicle Crash Test Technician (724)

Vehicle Crash Test Technician (724)
Cranfield
£18.01p/h

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
• £18.01p/h

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