Apprentice Technician -- Vehicle Measurement
UTAC
- England
- Permanent
- Full-time
In this role you will prepare vehicles for test including mechanical work and fitment of instrumentation, and conduct track-based vehicle tests to defined procedures. Test disciplines include Dynamics, NVH, RLDC and ADAS.Responsibilities
- Support in the preparation of vehicles for track tests by fitting measurement equipment, sensors, data acquisition systems, and other test equipment such as brake valves, fuel meters etc.
- Support the set up of the test vehicles to spec, checking and setting (e.g. tyre pressures etc.), and installing test ballast as required.
- To collect and record test data from the measurement or data acquisition equipment.
- To report test results to the test engineer in a neat and timely manner.
- To work side by side with customers and/or witnessing inspectorate during tests if required.
- May be given specific responsibility for certain items of laboratory equipment and calibration requirements
- Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.
- Ensures safe working at all times in line with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
- No experience required but an interest in automotive vehicles and engineering is essential
- Good PC skills and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Confident when dealing directly with customers
- Attention to detail
- Professional presentation
- Willingness to work and a keen desire to achieve academically
- Team player and a mature approach to work
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organisational and problem solving skills
- Punctual
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable
- Pro active
- Practical
- Methodical
- High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Flexibility to travel inside and outside UK as and when required
- Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC Millbrook is not easily assessable via public transport)
- SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years)
- Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
- Life Cover
- Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
- Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
- Healthcare cashback plans
- Generous holiday benefits
- Contributory pension schemes
- Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
- Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.