Tractor Development Technician – Driveline & Testing

Formel D Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Formel D is seeking two experienced Workshop/Vehicle Development Technicians to support tractor development and driveline-change activities at the Basildon facility of a leading agricultural vehicle manufacturer.

The technicians will work alongside the customer’s test engineers, preparing and modifying development tractors, supporting testing activities, diagnosing mechanical issues and producing accurate technical reports.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fitting or vehicle-technician experience.
• Experience with powertrain, driveline, transmission or vehicle subsystems.
• Able to remove, replace and modify mechanical vehicle assemblies.
• Good fault-finding and troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems.
• Able to understand engineering documentation and instructions.
• Competent written and spoken English.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Able to work independently and with test/development engineers.
• Available to work on-site in Basildon for the project duration.

Responsibilities

• Complete tractor driveline removal, installation and modification activities.
• Prepare development tractors for engineering tests.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, vehicle instrumentation and testing work.
• Support test engineers in line with the project timing plan.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain mechanical and vehicle-system issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting tractor faults and test failures.
• Report software bugs and mechanical failures within 24 hours of discovery.
• Produce detailed technical and non-conformity reports.
• Complete a report for each activity performed.
• Upload reports and supporting files to the customer’s reporting system.
• Follow all customer policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organised and professional workshop environment.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Powertrain driveline

Assembly modification

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Driving licence

Tools

CANalyzer

CANcase

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Formel D is seeking two experienced Workshop/Vehicle Development Technicians to support tractor development and driveline-change activities at the Basildon facility of a leading agricultural vehicle manufacturer.

The technicians will work alongside the customer’s test engineers, preparing and modifying development tractors, supporting testing activities, diagnosing mechanical issues and producing accurate technical reports.