Test Technician - J35981435

Caresoft Global Limited; Warwick; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Test Technician for their laboratory at Warwick University. The role focuses on supporting engine testing operations, requiring a strong background in internal combustion systems and instrumentation. Candidates must hold a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification and should be prepared for hands-on technical work in a collaborative environment. This position offers competitive pay rates and a contract expected to last until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Requires City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in relevant technical roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations and engine testing.
• Assist with the preparation and installation of test units.
• Engage with academic and engineering teams for test requirements.

Skills

Internal combustions systems understanding

Fabrication

Welding

Machining

Instrumentation installation

Engine inspection disassembly and assembly

Preparation & operation of Engine Test facilities

Liaison with customers

Maintenance activities

Education

City & Guilds Level 3

Full-time served apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title:Test Technician

Location:Warwick Uni

Rate:£21.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or£16.42ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (31.3.26)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per WeekIt is important to note that this role will initiate on a standard day shift pattern but will migrate to double day shift when skills levels and familiarisation of systems are obtained. This is expected to be no greater than 2 months post start date.

Reference:J35981435

Job Description:

Duties:
This role is a key to enabling the laboratory and supports the Lead Engineer for the ongoing operation of the current and future Internal Combustion & Emissions laboratory capability. You will be in direct technical engagement with our client's University academia and 3rd party engineering teams supporting your associated engineer in the delivery of Engine Testing within the new test cells.

As part of the team, your fundamental role will be to support the supervised operations of associated test cells and the necessary physical activity of preparation of test sample for test, including but not limited to the installation and instrumentation of the unit under test. We will be working collaboratively and in conjunction with the laboratory customers.

This is a small team that needs to cover the breadth of practical, technical and facility operation and is a unique opportunity to be hands on role helping build a team working with our client and other 3rd parties on the university campus.

As a core objective, you will be engaged with the associated Engineer for the operation of two off Multi Cycle Engine Test Dyno facilities but will need to be flexible in the support of a range of facilities utilising your skills as effectively as possible. It is important to note that this role will initiate on a standard day shift pattern but will migrate to double day shift when skills levels and familiarisation of systems are obtained. This is expected to be no greater than 2 months post start date.

Skills:

• Preparation of unit under test, including internal combustions systems understanding, both spark and compression ignition.
  
• Fabrication, welding and base level machining is an advantage.
  
• Understanding of instrumentation installation, such as thermocouples, pressure transducers etc.
  
• Detail Engine inspection disassembly and assembly skills.
  
• Preparation & supervised operation of the key Engine Test facilities under the guidance of your Engineer.
  
• Support your Engineer in the liaison with customers to derive complete technical test requirements, help in consultations to understand and develop test methodology.
  
• Operation of facilities, and support all processes to defined H&S and other auditable requirements to ISO standards, 16949, 14001 etc.
  
• Monitor and work with team to transfer knowledge to new team associates when required, derive and deliver familiarisation of equipment for both new and current personnel as required.
  
• Ensuring facilities are in good working order conducting user maintenance activities and working with equipment suppliers to assist in the full functional maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
• Core accountability of physical operation and upkeep of facility is held by the associated engineer and this position.

Education:

• City & Guilds Level 3 in a suitably associated discipline and or fully time served apprenticeship is required.
  
• Associated experience will support your application.
  

Additional Information:

This role is INSIDE IR35

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