Technician - Edu And Driveline

Utac; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Perkz discounts

Recognition awards

Healthcare cashback plans

Generous holiday benefits

Contributory pension schemes

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance program

Job summary

UTAC in Leyland, Lancashire, is seeking a vehicle technician to support driveline performance and durability testing for automotive and commercial customers. You will install, run, and monitor test samples, and participate in the 24/7 testing environment.

The role offers training, a hands-on environment, and opportunities to learn new skills while working with a competent team of engineers and technicians. A time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent is preferred, with manual handling

Qualifications

• Time served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience in a test laboratory or automotive repair preferred.
• EV/HEV experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install samples on test rigs.
• Complete basic test automation setup – training provided.
• Follow risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Maintain and clean facilities and equipment.
• Diagnose basic facility issues and provide resolutions.
• Support 24/7 driveline testing operations.
• Travel and on-site heavy lifting as required.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Education

Time served engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CAN tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you a vehicle technician? Do you have vehicle maintenance and diagnostic experience? If you fancy a change of scene, would like to work on next generation product, and would you like to learn some new skills too, then why not come and work with us at UTAC?

We have a great opportunity for you to further develop and expand your experience and skills in a world class testing environment, supported by an experienced competent team of engineers and technicians.

Your role will be to support our test facility with the delivery of driveline product performance and durability testing for our motorsport, automotive and commercial vehicle customers. This service operates on a 24/7 basis to meet our customer’s requirements.

Responsibilities will include test sample (transmissions, axles, e-Machines and electric-drive-units) installation and rig set ups, the monitoring of samples in test, daily checks and servicing of the samples and equipment. We will provide you with training as required.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and install samples (transmission and electric-drive-units) on test rigs.
• Complete basic Test Automation Setup and Configuration – training will be provided.
• Follow Test and Operational derived Risk Assessments.
• Follow safe Working Procedures at all times
• Day to day maintenance and housekeeping of Facilities
• Provide basic level of Facility breakdown diagnostics and resolution.
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Experience

• Experience in a test laboratory, or automotive vehicle repair, or heavy truck repair and maintenance
• EV and / or HV experience (desirable not essential)
• Driveline testing (desirable not essential)
• Basic software skills would be an advantage
• An understanding of CAN and associated tools (desirable not essential)

Skills

• Proficient with mechanical assembly
• Able to complete basic electrical wiring
• Ability to read and understand schematics and engineering drawings - training will be provided
• Fabrication skills (desirable)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer-based file structures
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Personal Behaviours

• Willingness to learn
• Interest in driveline technology
• Methodical
• Customer focused
• Motivated team player
• Professional attitude with a can-do approach

Other

• The successful candidate is required to have manual handling experience of a load approx. 25kg activities will include bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity
• Shift working Rolling week – 4 on 4 off, alternating early/late
• Flexibility to travel as and when required
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
• NOTE: This position is based on site in Leyland, Lancashire

Qualifications

Time served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.

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.

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 both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes ;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Healthcare cashback plans
• Generous holiday benefits
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, 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 www.utac.com

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