Job Description
Purpose
We are seeking a Dyno Support Technician / Senior Technician with a strong focus on test facility operations, equipment calibration, and dyno cell readiness. You will ensure that our engine, powertrain and vehicle test facilities operate safely, consistently and to a high standard of technical accuracy.
This role suits both developing technicians and experienced senior technicians - responsibilities will scale depending on your expertise.
Responsibilities
Role & Responsibilities
Facility Operations
* Maintain test cells, dyno rooms and associated plant systems in a safe and operational state
* Perform regular facility checks including ventilation, fuel systems, cooling, emissions equipment and electrical supplies
* Support scheduled and reactive maintenance activities with internal teams or external contractors
* Ensure equipment, tooling and working areas meet safety and housekeeping standards
Calibration & Technical Assurance
* Carry out scheduled calibration of dyno equipment, sensors, transducers, torque meters, emissions analysers and data acquisition hardware
* Maintain calibration records and ensure equipment is within tolerance and traceable
* Assist with troubleshooting measurement issues and replacing faulty instrumentation
* Support verification activities such as dyno correlation checks or sensor validation
Test Cell Support
* Prepare test cells for upcoming jobs — instrumentation set‑up (dependent on level)
* Conduct basic diagnostics on facility or instrumentation faults
* Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.
Senior Technician Additions (if applicable)
* Lead complex facility maintenance tasks or calibrations
* Own parts of the calibration schedule and manage traceability
* Act as a point of contact for technical escalations within the cell facilities
* Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.
Qualifications
Qualifications
* Level 3 Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive or similar qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Calibration or instrumentation training beneficial
* Additional safety training (LOTO, confined space, HV familiarity) advantageous
Skills & Experience
* Essential
* Practical engineering or mechanical/electrical aptitude
* Experience within a test facility, workshop, or industrial testing environment
* Understanding of test equipment, sensors, instrumentation or calibration principles
* Strong diagnostic, communication and organisational skills
* Ability to work safely within technical environments
* Preferred
* Experience with engine, powertrain or vehicle dyno facilities
* Familiarity with calibration standards (UKAS, ISO17025, traceability etc.)
* Experience with emissions measurement systems
Other
* Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC Millbrook is not easily accessible via public transport)
* Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
* NOTE: This position be will based on site
Additional Information
For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK this includes ;
* 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.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies :
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.