Senior Powertrain Facilities Technician

UTAC; Millbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and engineering firm in Millbrook is looking for a Senior Powertrain Facilities Technician to ensure effective operation and maintenance of testing equipment. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, scheduling maintenance, and managing calibration records. Candidates should bring strong problem-solving skills and relevant qualifications in automotive or engineering. This full-time position offers a supportive environment and various benefits for employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Cover

Access to discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme

Healthcare cashback plans

Contributory pension schemes

Family friendly policies and flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in a problem solving practical role is a necessity.
• Test bed experience in an automotive testing environment.
• Experience supporting mechanical and electrical systems maintenance and calibration programmes.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled calibration tasks on equipment and test cells.
• Update, maintain and manage calibration records for all equipment.
• Carry out planned servicing/maintenance activities on key equipment.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems repair competent

Equipment service & calibrations

Equipment fault-finding

Basic IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

City and Guild in Automotive or Engineering

HNC/HND (advantage)

Tools

AVL Puma

Horiba STARS

Kratzer PATools

Job description

Purpose

UTACs Powertrain testing department features a plethora of equipment for a wide variety of testing applications including engine vehicle and driveline systems. Delivering testing from legislative gaseous emissions on heavy duty vehicles electronic drive unit battery simulators and also engine test and development. This range of equipment requires frequent maintenance, servicing, calibration and repair as required. The Senior Powertrain Facilities Technician has a critical role in ensuring both planned and reactive technical support is given in all aspects of the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled calibration tasks on equipment and test cells.
• Update, maintain and manage calibration records for all equipment.
• Carry out planned servicing/maintenance activities on key equipment.
• Perform reactive repairsiye on a variety of test equipment.
• Assist with developing engineering solutions to day‑to‑day technical issues faced by the engineering team when adopting test equipment. Typically this will involve liaising with supporting staff, engineers supervisors and the leadership team on technical out risk assessments and method statements.
• Assist with other roles where required.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Order parts and maintain stock of critical items.
• Risk assessments and method statements.

Act in accordance with the behaviors for UTAC staff at all times.

Qualifications

• City and Guild in Automotive or Engineering.
• HNC/HND an advantage but time-served relevant experience is the overriding factor.

Experience

• Experience in a problem solving practical role is a necessity.
• Test bed experience in an automotive testing environment.
• Experience supporting mechanical and electrical systems maintenance and calibration programmes.
• Experience in delivering upgrade projects and systems installation would be beneficial tinct.
• Experience of AVL Puma Horiba STARS and/or Kratzer PATools test automation systems is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of ISO17025 calibration is desirable.
• Knowledge of calibration instrumentation and measurement uncertainty.

Skills

• Mechanical and electrical systems repair competent.
• Equipment service & calibrations.
• Equipment fault‑finding.
• Test bed and equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Basic IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Strong oral, written انصاف anoral("INTERPOSKO) communication skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Personal Behaviours

• Excellent fault diagnostic and repair skills.
• Autonomous, enthusiastic and self‑driven.
• Methodical and thorough.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Calm under pressure.
Excellent communicator.
• Highly motivated team player.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Good understanding of H&S practises.

Other

• Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC Millbrook is not easily accessible via public transport).
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check.
• NOTE: This position will be 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. Maranh

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 inside and outside of work.

Benefits in the UK includes

• Life Cover.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme.
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• Healthcare cashback plans.
• restante holiday benefits.
• Contributory pension schemes.
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity paternity shared parental leave and 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 …

Candidates for positions at UTAC must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country where the role is based. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for thisdives 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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills: Employee Evaluation, Facilities Maintenance, Maximo, Facilities Management, HVAC, Mechanical Knowledge, CMMS, Maintenance Management, OSHA, Maintenance, Cordova, Supervising Experience.

Vacancy: 1