Job Title: Vehicle Test Technician (952) Location: Cranfield Pay: £18.64 - £19.67 per hour We are seeking a Vehicle Test Technician to join a globally recognised automotive company in Cranfield. This is a long-term contract role with the potential to last several years. Key Responsibilities: Vehicle development, test and validation of function, operation & reliability: - Fundamental understanding of vehicle dis-assembly, assembly, & maintenance techniques - Vehicle system knowledge with the ability to fault find - Understanding of component measurement techniques - Instrumentation set-up - Understanding of vehicle diagnostic tools - Data acquisition & Report writing - Facility & instrumentation calibration - Preparation / building / maintenance of vehicles or components for test in line with local procedures and Nissan Engineering Manuals. - Support Testing in static and dynamic conditions to gather accurate, timely, and quality test data/results. - Support Evaluation and concern identification including liaison with Test Engineer. - Support delivery of Key Performance Indicators for the section - Use skills to provide support to other sections as required Qualifications & Experience Required: - C&G / BTEC L3 would be preferable, ideally in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering with a recognised apprenticeship or qualification within a relevant field - Fully proficient in the fundamental practical mechanical / electrical skills required for this role (preferably automotive) - Ability to work safely and to comply with legal and company safety policies - Fully proficient Excel data management and producing graphs - A good knowledge of Word and PowerPoint for report writing & presentation preparation - Excellent organisational skills - Strong attention to detail - Be able to work independently to manage and prioritise their own and workload LMIND