Vehicle Test Technician

Expleo UK LTD; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Vehicle Test Technician in Bedfordshire to support the testing and development of future vehicles. The role requires expertise in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering, and a strong background in testing and report writing. Candidates must hold a valid driving license and possess relevant qualifications. This is a contract-based position without sponsorship support.

Qualifications

• Educated to City & Guilds / BTEC / IMI / NVQ Level 3 or higher.
• A background in testing, repair, or fault finding.
• Valid Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and development of future vehicles.
• Utilize diagnostic tools for fault finding.
• Conduct data acquisition and prepare reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Testing and repair background

Understanding of diagnostic tools

Report writing skills

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC / IMI / NVQ Level 3 or higher

Tools

Vector CAN tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Expleo are currently recruiting for experienced Vehicle Test Technicians on a contract basis, based on site supporting our client, a major automotive manufacturer in Bedfordshire.

This is not your every day workshop environment and you will be a key player in the test and development of future vehicles.

Qualifications

To be considered for the role of Test Technician, you will have the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Educated to City & Guilds / BTEC / IMI / NVQ Level 3 or higher, ideally in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering with a recognised apprenticeship or qualification within a relevant field
• A background in testing, repair or fault finding within ADAS / Navigation Systems / Telematics / Infotainment / Connected Services / Mobile Phone / PC
• An understanding of dis‑assembly, assembly and maintenance techniques
• Vehicle system knowledge with the ability to fault find is desirable
• Understanding of diagnostic tools
• Understanding of component measurement techniques
• Instrumentation set‑up skills
• Test rig experience
• Data acquisition and report writing skills
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for report writing, presentation preparation and producing graphs
• Valid Driving Licence is essential
• Experience with Vector CAN tools would be advantageous

PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are able to work within the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support Technicians who require sponsorship.