Engine Test Technician – ICE

1 month ago

Bedford, United Kingdom UTAC Full time

Company Description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

Reporting to – Supervisor – Engine Test

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

UTAC are recruiting for an Engine Test Technician to join the Engine Test Centre at our Millbrook site in Bedford.

The successful candidate will be assist in the set-up and delivery of engine testing programs on a wide variety of testing from durability, through fuels and additive testing to research projects on prototype hardware. Ranging from downsized passenger car with a focus on economy and emissions through to high output units with performance focus and heavy duty, as well as crossing into Powertrain rig testing and Electrified driveline. Supported by the Engineering team and reporting to the Supervisor you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team with a single mutual goal.

As we broaden our work scope and customer portfolio, we are looking for passionate and driven Technicians to join and grow our team. Being a people focused business, we are open to applicants for various backgrounds, whether you come from a similar testing environment, an automotive background, a time-served mechanic, an OEM or main dealer, we would like to hear from you.

Role & Responsibilities

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 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 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 for UTAC staff at all times

Qualifications

Qualifications & 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 given to time served mechanic / alternate backgrounds

Skills

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 probationary period Willingness to take responsibility for own work and offer support to others PC Skills

Personal Behaviours

Interest in emerging technologies / engines / testing Highly motivated with excellent teamwork ethics Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC colleagues Punctual, organised, flexible and adaptable Customer focussed / awareness of confidentiality Professional attitude with a can-do approach Good communication and interpersonal skills, approachable Excellent attention to detail

Other

Physically able to work in a laboratory/workshop environment Flexibility to travel as and when required (minimal) Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport) Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check NOTE: This position be will based on site

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes ;

Life Cover Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme Recognition awards linked to our UTAC 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.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.

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