Job Description: Vehicle Technician - Customer Oriented Engineering Pay Rate: £19.67 hourly Overtime Rates Location: Cranfield Our client is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Vehicle Technician to join their team in conducting static and dynamic evaluations of vehicles, ensuring they meet the needs of European customers. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Test/Design Engineers to conduct tests according to the client's standards and local operating procedures. Assemble and disassemble parts, components, or vehicles for static and dynamic test activities. Maintain the Test Vehicle Fleet, including safety checks, retrofits, and repairs. Set up instrumentation, such as dataloggers and video cameras. Support report writing and contribute to the achievement of Key Performance Indicators for the section. Learn bespoke systems required to fulfil the role. Prepare, build, and maintain vehicles or components for testing in accordance with local procedures and the client's Engineering Manuals. Support testing in static and dynamic conditions to gather accurate, timely, and quality test data and results. Assist in evaluating and identifying concerns, including liaising with the Test Engineer. Utilise skills to provide support to other sections as required. Demonstrate a passion for automotive performance and technologies. Formulate constructive opinions regarding automotive products and communicate subjective data clearly. Possess proficiency in practical mechanical and electrical skills required for this role. Work safely and comply with legal and company safety policies. Possess excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. Be able to work independently and manage and prioritise their own time and workload. Have a fundamental understanding of vehicle architecture. Possess vehicle system knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot issues. Use skills to provide support to other test sections as required. Qualifications and Skills: A fundamental understanding of vehicle architecture. Proficient in mechanical and electrical skills. Experience in vehicle or component test environments (preferred but not essential). Basic knowledge of component measurement techniques (preferred but not essential). Computer literate (word processing/Excel). Full UK manual/auto driving licence. Requirements: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and manage workload. Willingness to travel internationally to support testing. A passion for automotive performance and technologies. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. C&G/BTEC L3 in mechanical or automotive engineering with a recognised apprenticeship (preferred). Join the team and be a part of shaping the future of automotive innovation. Apply now! LMIND