Senior Test Technician
hace 11 horas
Bedford
Senior Engine Test Technician - ICE/Engines Permanent contract – Site Based – Bedford Shift Work: Mornings (06:00–14:00), or Afternoons (14:00–22:00), or Days (08:00–16:30) This is a hands-on opportunity where you’ll take ownership of test bed operations, working closely with engineers to support high-profile projects that push the limits of internal combustion engine technology! Our client is a world-renowned engineering group working with the biggest names in mobility, motorsport, and sustainable transport. With cutting-edge facilities, a global presence, and a reputation for technical excellence, they are shaping the future of vehicle performance, safety, and sustainability. Your Day-to-Day: • As a Senior Engine Test Technician, you’ll play a vital role in delivering complex ICE development programmes. Your responsibilities will include:, • Leading engine installation, instrumentation, and test cell setup, • Validating engine systems and support equipment for safe and accurate operation, • Running both automated and manual test cycles, including advanced testing with engineering support, • Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and contributing to root cause analysis, • Performing servicing, hardware changes, and taking ownership of test pieces, • Collaborating with Engineers, Supervisors, and customers to ensure smooth project delivery, • Supporting continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and quality What We Can Do For You: • When considering a new role, it’s not just about the opportunity, the progression, or the people; it’s also about enhancing your quality of life. And with the benefits on offer here, that’s exactly what you can expect:, • Life Cover, • Attractive family-friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working, • Generous holiday benefits, • Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via a reward scheme, • Recognition awards linked to the core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity., • Healthcare cashback plans, • Life Cover, • Contributory pension schemes, • Attractive family-friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working, • Access to a variety of employee assistance support services What You Will Need For This Opportunity: • Proven experience operating engine test beds, • Strong understanding of petrol and diesel engine systems, • Confident in diagnosing faults and working with engine support equipment, • Background in automotive, mechanical, or testing environments, • Basic mechanical and fabrication skills, • Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g. AVL PUMA, Horiba STARS), • Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport