Vehicle Technician

Expleo UK LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Vehicle Technicians to join their Automotive Research and Development Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the cutting edge of vehicle testing and development, preparing and maintaining vehicles for critical assessments. You'll be at the forefront of innovative automotive technology, leading investigations into performance issues and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools. Ideal candidates will possess a solid educational background in automotive technology and a passion for the latest advancements in vehicle systems. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the future of automotive excellence.

Qualifications

• Educated to City & Guilds / BTEC / IMI / NVQ Level 3.
• Understanding of vehicle disassembly, assembly, and maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Leading investigations into faults and performance issues.
• Assembling/disassembling parts for static & dynamic test activities.
• Conducting Vehicle Exhaust Emission & EV Range testing.

Skills

Vehicle system knowledge

Fault finding

Electrical background in automotive

Interest in smartphones and applications

Basic machining / fabrication

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC / IMI / NVQ Level 3

Tools

CANalyzer

Horiba

AVL

Job description

Expleo are currently recruiting for a number of experienced Vehicle Technicians including Technicians with experience in the following areas: Electrical, Connected Car, Vehicle Navigation, Vehicle Exhaust Emission & EV Range testing, and Vehicle Testing to join a leading Automotive Research and Development Team for a Global Automotive Manufacturer. Based close to Milton Keynes / Bedford, you will be working within a dedicated team of Test Technicians and Engineers on a contract basis.
This is not your everyday workshop environment, and you will be a key player in the test and development of future vehicles. The role involves preparation, building, and maintenance of vehicles or components for testing. Responsibilities include some of the following:

1. Leading investigations into faults and/or performance issues
2. Assembling / disassembling parts, components, or vehicles for static & dynamic test activities
3. Vehicle Exhaust Emission & EV Range testing
4. Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer operation

You will use various diagnostic software including CANalyzer.
To be considered for the Vehicle Technician roles, you will have knowledge, skills, and experience in some of the following areas:

1. Educated to City & Guilds / BTEC / IMI / NVQ Level 3
2. An understanding of vehicle disassembly, assembly, and maintenance techniques
3. Vehicle system knowledge with the ability to fault find
4. Electronic / Electrical background in automotive is desirable
5. Understanding of vehicle diagnostic tools, e.g., CAN
6. Experience with emissions/test systems such as Horiba or AVL
7. Interest in the latest smartphones and applications
8. Basic machining / fabrication experience is desirable but not essential

You will hold a valid driving licence and have the capability to travel.
PLEASE NOTE: To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are able to work within the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support Technicians who require sponsorship.