Encore Technical Solutions Ltd
Specialist Agency and Employment Business for Permanent & Contract Technical Recruitment
Test Technician - Ref: W0806-05B
Company Profile:
Our Client is a growing company supplying technical services to OE automotive manufacturers. They are an exciting engineering company firmly focused on delivering upfront technical solutions whose core competencies are in engine enhancements and professional design/development engineering, employing 70 people in the UK with an annual turnover of around £5 million.
Job Location:
Buckinghamshire
Job Position:
Test Technician
Job Status:
Permanent, but may consider contract.
Department:
Test Technology
Reporting to:
Shift Leader
Qualifications:
● City & Guilds / ONC or equivalent in an engineering related discipline.
● Extensive experience will also be considered.
Experience Essential:
● Minimum two years experience of work with Petrol and/or Diesel engines, based at a vehicle manufacturer, independent specialist or engine management system OEM.
● Practical knowledge of vehicle systems.
● Welding / fabrication.
● Petrol and/or Diesel engine operating principles.
● Principles of engine management systems.
Personal Skills:
● Team player.
● Self starter.
● Self motivated.
● Flexible.
● Attention to detail.
● Strives for excellence.
● Initiative.
● Full driving licence.
● PC literate including Word, Excel, calibration tools and data loggers.
● Good Time Keeping.
Job Responsibilities:
● To provide technician support for test cell engine programs and assist with test cell maintenance as appropriate.
● Test Cell Engine Programs.
● Carry out engine installation and instrumentation.
● Carry out engine tests in line with Engineers instructions.
● Test cell maintenance: Exchange, Modification and upgrade of existing plant and equipment.
● Assist with general site maintenance.
● Prepare components for test on engine and/or vehicles.
● Take responsibility for work completed ensuring that quality standards are met.
● Liaise with engineering team, customers and suppliers in a professional manner at all times.
● Look after Test Cell Log Books.
● Implement site safety procedures.
● Fire Procedures.
● Test bed calibrations and check that equipment is in calibration before use.
● Planning test program and supporting test bed operation to match test requirements.
● Reporting to and liaising with engineer and project manager to solve problems and report progress.
● Care of Instrumentation.
● Care of Engine and Customer Parts.
● Care of Customer Test Equipment.
● Care of Project Stores.
Basic Hours:
● 37.5 hours per week inclusive of lunch break.
● Hours are worked as Early or Late shift.
● Early shift – 6am – 2pm.
● Late shift – 2pm – 10pm.
Salary/Rate:
Circa £24,000 per annum, which includes a 12.5% shift bonus.
Contact: Mike Bryan