Engine Test Technician in Bedford, Bedfordshire

ARM are recruiting for an Engine Test Technician for a Permanent Opportunity with a Leading Automotive Client based in Bedford.

This is a great opportunity to work on projects for a market-leading Automotive client who are willing to offer a hybrid working model.

As an Engine Test Technician, you will be working on a key Automotive project and be responsible for;

• Contribute towards engine/test piece palletisation, installation, and setup of instrumentation and support systems.
• Validate basic engine running and associated fluid, fuel and boost conditioning systems in test cell environment
• Be part of a team that contributes towards running customer test requirements in a test cell for specific customer development programs
• Identify and diagnose unit faults, both mechanical and electrical, working with the Engineering team to deliver effective solutions
• Carry out servicing and hardware changes
• Run the test cell using a combination of automated test cycles and manual operation leading into more complex tasks with support from Engineering teams
• Take ownership of the test piece, equipment, and hardware in the test cell (dependant on experience)
• Liaise with supporting staff, Engineers, Supervisors and customers on a technical level
• Continue and improve initiatives to reduce waste and optimize efficiency
• Act in accordance with the behaviours of staff at all times

You should have the following experience:

• Primarily factor to have experience in automotive and/or testing background
• Formal automotive qualification/apprenticeship preferred but not essential
• Experienced Technicians from OEM Dealerships welcomed
• Experienced Petrochemical testing Technicians welcomed
• Consideration is given to time-served mechanic / alternate backgrounds
• Strong Health and Safety awareness and understanding
• Good knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine fundamentals
• Understanding of engine support systems
• Proven experience working in a testing environment or hands-on engine experience
• Basic fabrication and mechanical skills
• Automotive fault diagnostics / good systematic approach to general fault finding
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and instruction following completion of the probationary period
• Willingness to take responsibility for own work and offer support to others
• PC Skills

Shift pattern - Shift patterns - Days (Mon-Fri) or Early Late (Mon-Fri) or 4 on/4 Off (Rolling)

If you are interested in the role; please submit your application to Kiran Kaur via this vacancy.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.