Technician in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Our client are currently looking to recruit a Technician to prepare vehicles for tests, including mechanical work and fitment of instrumentation in the Bedford area.

This is a two year fixed-term contract position.

Key Responsibilities

• To prepare vehicles for track tests by fitting measurement equipment, sensors, data acquisition systems, and other test equipment such as brake valves, fuel meters etc.
• To set up the test vehicles by spec checking and setting (e.g. tyre pressures etc.), and installing test ballast as required.
• To drive the vehicle to the required procedures on the various track facilities.
• To collect and record test data from the measurement or data acquisition equipment.
• To report test results to the test engineer in a neat and timely manner.
• To work side by side with customers users and/or the approval authority during tests as required.
• May be given specific responsibility for certain items of laboratory/workshop equipment.
• Undertake analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations

Skills/Qualifications

• Vehicle testing
• Vehicle mechanical rework / fault diagnosis
• Electronics and circuitry, soldering/wiring
• Knowledge of sensor types and applications
• Vehicle network systems
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Additional licence categories (e.g. HGV, PSV)
• Computer literate.
• Served an engineering apprenticeship related to motor vehicles or have technical competence equivalent to ONC or higher

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected company. .

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.