Crash Vehicle Prep Technician - Instrumentation & Data

HORIBA; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton is seeking 2 Crash Prep Technicians to join our Crash Laboratory. You will prepare vehicles for crash testing, fit instrumentation and support data collection as part of a skilled, collaborative team.

This hands-on role involves shift work and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge vehicle safety testing while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a vehicle workshop, automotive environment or similar technical setting.
• Qualification in Automotive or Engineering (NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3).
• Strong practical skills and interest in vehicle technology.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and team working ability.
• Willingness to learn; experience with crash testing or data acquisition advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for crash testing activities.
• Fit instrumentation, sensors, on-board cameras and data acquisition equipment.
• Carry out vehicle preparation including trim removal, restraint system removal/refit, weighing and ballasting.
• Perform sensor health checks and support data acquisition.
• Support fabrication activities including cutting, grinding and drilling.
• Follow safety and testing procedures to laboratory standards.
• Support equipment checks, maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for test execution.

Skills

Vehicle workshop experience

Automotive environment

Practical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Automotive/Engineering qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3)

Tools

Data acquisition equipment

Instrumentation fitting tools

Trim removal tools

Job description

HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton is seeking 2 Crash Prep Technicians to join our Crash Laboratory. You will prepare vehicles for crash testing, fit instrumentation and support data collection as part of a skilled, collaborative team.

This hands-on role involves shift work and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge vehicle safety testing while maintaining high quality and safety standards.