Engine Test Technician in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Are you an experienced Engine Test Technician looking for a new opportunity? I'm currently recruiting a permanent role which is based in Bedford and offers a competitive salary of up to £39,000 dependant on experience.

Responsibilities
* Ensure all Health and Safety and quality procedures have been adhered to
* Contribute towards test piece palletisation, installation and setup of instrumentation. Test cell automation system configuration as required by Engineering team.
* Validate basic engine running and associated fluid and boost conditioning systems in test cell environment
* Be part of a team which 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 Engineering team to deliver effective solutions
* Carry out servicing and hardware changes
* Run the test cell using a mix of automated test cycles and manual operation leading into more complex tasks with support from Engineering teams
* Be the first-line in quality control and unit test data validation
* Take ownership of the test piece, equipment and hardware in the test cell
* Able to 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 for colleagues at all times

Requirements
* Willing to undergo a Basic Disclosure (DBS) check
* Must have a sound automotive background preferably in a testing environment
* Formal automotive qualification / completed full apprenticeship.
* Strong understanding of gasoline and diesel engine operation
* Excellent understanding of engine fundamentals and related systems
* Automotive fault diagnostics
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and instruction following completion of probationary period
* Willingness to take responsibility for own work and offer support to others
* Excellent teamwork ethics
* Respect for Health and Safety procedures and practices
* Organised with good communication skills
* Attention to detail

Remuneration
* Annual leave
* Competitive Pension scheme
* Secure income

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.