ATU Technician
Gillingham, Kent
£14.50 per hour
Rotating Shift Pattern
We are currently recruiting for an ATU Technician to join a well-established engineering and testing facility based in Gillingham, Kent. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong mechanical skills and an interest in engine testing or diesel systems to work in a highly technical environment supporting performance and validation testing.
Shift Pattern (Rotating)
Week 1
Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00
Friday: 06:00 - 13:00
Week 2
Monday - Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00
Friday: 13:00 - 20:00
Pay
£14.50 per hour
Key Responsibilities
* Assemble and install diesel components onto test rigs
* Build and maintain fluid circuits, pipework, and instrumentation systems
* Install and calibrate sensors, transducers, and data acquisition equipment
* Set up and run performance and endurance tests
* Carry out mechanical fitting, strip down, and rebuild of engines and subsystems
* Diagnose faults and repair or replace defective components
* Record and analyse test data using diagnostic software
* Support engineers with troubleshooting and resolving test issues
* Maintain and service test equipment including planned maintenance and repairs
* Assist with test program editing when required
* Work safely while following site procedures and safety protocols
Desirable Experience
✔ Advanced mechanical fitting skills
✔ Knowledge of fuel injection systems
✔ Experience with instrumentation setup and operation
✔ Familiarity with data acquisition systems
✔ Understanding of engine operation and diagnostics
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist engineering test environment, gaining experience across engine, rig, and component testing.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.