PEMS Technician in Bedfordshire

ARMs client is seeking a PEMs Technician; This role will be responsible for all aspects of portable emissions and fuel consumption testing from vehicle preparation, equipment installation, testing, and formulating and validating test results. Maintaining and calibrating all PEMS-related test equipment and working to high-quality systems and health and safety procedures. The role is based on a 40hr week on a day shift and the possibility of overtime. There may be occasions when testing requires working both early and late shifts. All testing will be performed around our unique test track facilities or public roads. On occasion, testing may also take place within our 4WD light-duty emissions facility for light-duty and small commercial vehicles or our Variable Temperature Emissions Chamber (VTEC2) for heavy-duty vehicles.

About you...

GSCE grades or equivalent
Mechanical/PC qualification
Engineering apprenticeship related to motor vehicles (preferred)

Good understanding of basic motor vehicle fundamentals
Automotive diagnostic or testing experience
Dilute emissions systems (CVS)/ Particulate measurement experience (desirable)
Instrumentation experience (desirable)
Experience with fault-finding techniques (desirable)
Electrical/electronic experience (desirable)

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Methodical and logical approach to all aspects of work
Fabrication skills (desirable)
Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Personal Behaviours:

Adhere to all health and safety requirements
Customer focused
Detail and quality focused
Conscientious, reliable, and punctual
Willingness to learn
Methodical
Flexible and adaptable
Problem solver
Highly motivated team player
High level of confidentiality and integrity

Other:

Due to environmental test conditions, the candidate must pass full annual medical
Flexibility to travel as and when required
Full UK driving license & own transport (UTAC Millbrook is not easily assessable via public transport)
HGV and/or PSV licensed
SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years)
Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
NOTE: This position be will based on site

About the role...

Preparing vehicles prior to testing and planning for unforeseen issues
Performing a variety of tests on Millbrook tracks, on public roads and on chassis dynamometers driving to various cycles
Collate test results from analytical and logging equipment
Validate test results from analytical and logging equipment
Maintain and calibrate all test equipment
Develop improved systems of work, installation of equipment and testing methods
Work to UTAC high-quality standards and health and safety procedures
Liaise with Emissions Engineering and work closely with customers

Life Cover
Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
Recognition awards linked to our values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
Healthcare cashback plans
Generous holiday benefits
Contributory pension schemes
Attractive family-friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

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.