Workshop Technician

Applus IDIADA; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Applus IDIADA is seeking a Workshop Technician to join their Testing team in Nuneaton. This position involves supporting automotive testing activities in both workshop and road/test track environments. Key responsibilities include assisting in test execution, preparing tests, and supporting diverse automotive testing activities. The ideal candidate will have relevant automotive experience and a strong focus on quality and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary package and annual bonus

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

25 days paid annual leave

Cycle scheme

Employee discounts

Training and career opportunities

Language courses subsidy

Referral programme

Blood donation paid leave

International mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an automotive mechanic/technician is valued.
• Basic user level in office applications required.
• Professional proficiency in English language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering team with automotive testing project execution.
• Conduct test preparation, operation, and data acquisition setup.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Skills

Quality orientation

Health and safety mindset

Customer orientation

Education

Relevant experience in automotive industry

Tools

Metalwork

MIG welding

Job description

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We are looking for aWorkshop Technician to join the Testing team located at our Nuneaton office. This role provides the opportunity to work on various automotive testing project activities in workshop and road/test track environments.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Supporting the engineering team with the complete automotive testing project execution including:
  • Support testing activities such as brake dynamometer setup (setup inertia, brake parts assembly, brake bleeding, brake wear measurements, etc), building fixtures, low voltage sensor wiring, supporting road or test track-based vehicle testing,and general automotive workshop support
  • Test preparation, operation, and data acquisition set-up.
  • Test execution according to the defined procedures and specifications.
  • Fabrication of fixtures to support brake testing
  • Ensure the correct organisation of testing samples in the workshop.
• Supporting the execution of other related tasks such as test equipment and facilities upgrades, improvements, maintenance and calibration.
• To flexibly support diverse automotive testing activities as required by the business, including but not limited to the following: Durability, Quality, Infotainment, Connectivity, Brakes, EV charging, Electrical Sign-off, ADAS and Automated Driving.
• Ensuring alignment with corporate policies regarding project management, quality, OHS, facilities/equipment maintenance and calibration.

Job Description

We are looking for aWorkshop Technician to join the Testing team located at our Nuneaton office. This role provides the opportunity to work on various automotive testing project activities in workshop and road/test track environments.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Supporting the engineering team with the complete automotive testing project execution including:
  • Support testing activities such as brake dynamometer setup (setup inertia, brake parts assembly, brake bleeding, brake wear measurements, etc), building fixtures, low voltage sensor wiring, supporting road or test track-based vehicle testing,and general automotive workshop support
  • Test preparation, operation, and data acquisition set-up.
  • Test execution according to the defined procedures and specifications.
  • Fabrication of fixtures to support brake testing
  • Ensure the correct organisation of testing samples in the workshop.
• Supporting the execution of other related tasks such as test equipment and facilities upgrades, improvements, maintenance and calibration.
• To flexibly support diverse automotive testing activities as required by the business, including but not limited to the following: Durability, Quality, Infotainment, Connectivity, Brakes, EV charging, Electrical Sign-off, ADAS and Automated Driving.
• Ensuring alignment with corporate policies regarding project management, quality, OHS, facilities/equipment maintenance and calibration.

Qualifications

Desired profile

• Relevant experience similar to an automotive mechanic/technician role will be valued.
• Basic user level in office applications and IT systems is a must.
• Experience in the automotive industry is desired.
• Metalwork and MIG welding experience is an asset, although training will be given if not.
• Professional working proficiency in the English language.
• Strong quality, health and safety and customer orientation mindset.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Availability to travel if required.

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary package and annual company performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan (special conditions in collaboration with AXA).
• 25 days paid annual leave.
• Cycle scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and career path opportunities.
• Language courses subsidy.
• Referral programme.
• Blood donation paid leave.
• International mobility opportunities.

Interested?

IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive homologation and engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, apply to this role and the recruitment team will get in touch with you to provide further information.

Note to recruitment agencies and recruiters: We maintain an established supplier list for recruitment services and will not review or consider unsolicited CVs from suppliers not on this list. Sending unsolicited CVs does not create any obligation on the part of IDIADA Automotive Ltd. to engage with the agency or recruiter.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.