Junior Automotive Testing Technician

Applus Idiada; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid annual leave

Training and career path opportunities

Referral programme

Blood donation paid leave

International mobility opportunities

Job summary

Applus IDIADA in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Technician to join the Testing team. You will support automotive testing projects in workshop and on road/test track environments, assisting engineering with setup, fixture fabrication, data acquisition, and test execution.

The role requires basic IT skills, a driving licence, and a willingness to travel. Relevant automotive experience is valued, with opportunities for training and career progression within the IDIADA

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive mechanic/technician roles is valued.
• Professional working proficiency in English is required.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel.
• Strong emphasis on quality, health and safety, and customer orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering with automotive testing project execution in workshop and track environments.
• Set up brake dynamometer, fixtures, low voltage wiring, testing procedures, and data acquisition.
• Fabricate fixtures to support brake testing and ensure proper organisation of testing samples.
• Assist in test equipment upgrades, maintenance, calibration and facilities improvements.
• Support diverse vehicle-based testing activities including durability, brakes, EV charging, ADAS and automated driving.

Skills

Automotive mechanic experience

English proficiency

Valid UK driving licence

Health & safety oriented

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Applus IDIADA in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Technician to join the Testing team. You will support automotive testing projects in workshop and on road/test track environments, assisting engineering with setup, fixture fabrication, data acquisition, and test execution.

The role requires basic IT skills, a driving licence, and a willingness to travel. Relevant automotive experience is valued, with opportunities for training and career progression within the IDIADA