Engine Test Operative

Randstad Inhouse Services; Stafford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of diesel engine solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for an assembly and testing role. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, rigging and testing engines while prioritizing health and safety. This position offers training, competitive pay rates starting at £12.90 per hour, and several benefits including 33 days of leave and free onsite parking. Ideal candidates will have assembly or mechanical experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

Onsite canteen

Training and development opportunities

Workwear provision after 12 weeks

Reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Previous assembly, test or mechanical analysis experience preferred.
• Experience with vehicle testing, e.g. MOT testing advantageous.
• Understanding of safe working practices and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Rigging and de-rigging engines to a test-cell.
• Carrying out test procedures on engines.
• Assembling parts and testing engines within set time parameters.

Skills

Assembly skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Good communication

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge with one of the world's leading providers of diesel and gas engines? If so, then read on…

Employing over 300 people, our facility is responsible for the design, development and manufacture of large diesel engines which are used in Generator Sets for the Electric Power market. With a history stretching back 90 years, our applications are used as both Primary and Standby Generator power units in key facilities, infrastructures and buildings worldwide.

An ongoing position is available in our Hot Test team.

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite canteen
• Full training and daily utilisation of a tried and tested production system – including the use of state‑of‑the‑art tooling and processes.
• Workwear provision after completion of the first 12 weeks.
• Opportunity for self‑development regarding product, process and systems.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Pay rate and hours: First 12 weeks training period will be paid at £12.90 per hour. Will then increase to £13.94 per hour after training complete.
• Hours of work – 07:15 – 16:30 Monday‑Thursday (37 hours). The successful candidate will need to be flexible with shift times should future requirements change. Overtime available.

Responsibilities:

• Rigging/de‑rigging engines to a test‑cell.
• Carrying out test procedures on engines according to standard work process.
• Assembling parts and testing engines in a set time period 'Takt time'.
• Prioritising health and safety by ensuring the use of correct PPE, following documented assembly practices and maintaining a 'See something, Say something' approach.
• Ensuring that no defect is passed forward, raising quality issues in a timely fashion while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Some manual lifting may be required.
• As a valued team member, you will be expected to work individually and as part of a team.

Requirements:

• Previous assembly, test or mechanical analysis experience is preferred.
• Experience with vehicle testing – e.g. MOT testing advantageous and diagnostic testing.
• Motivation, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. The successful candidate will have the drive to achieve targets and take the customer's view.
• An understanding of safe working practices – adhering to health & safety and environmental requirements.
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Great attention to detail and a desire to solve problems.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work various shift patterns.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please click apply today.