Vehicle Technician (Crash Test Dummies) - Warwickshire - Automotive - £32k + Overtime
Role: Vehicle Technician (Crash Dummies) *ADT Service Technician
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £25k to £32k + Overtime (1.5x Hourly Rate)
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday // 8:00am to 3:30pm Friday
Are you a hands-on Vehicle Technician or someone with strong mechanical or electrical experience working on cars? This is a unique opportunity to take your skillset in a new direction – working not on the vehicles themselves, but on the highly advanced Crash Test Dummies used in automotive safety testing.
You’ll play a critical role in preparing, installing, maintaining and calibrating these life-saving devices for crash test programs, including Euro NCAP assessments, ensuring they meet strict international standards.
What You'll Do
* Install and remove Crash Test Dummies in vehicles before and after tests
* Carry out mechanical, electrical, and electronic setup, maintenance and calibration
* Ensure dummies comply with Euro NCAP protocols and regulatory standards
* Take physical measurements and record test data in structured reports
* Follow precise procedures to ensure accuracy and repeatability in testing
* Occasionally support out-of-hours or inter-departmental work
Ideal Background
This role is perfect for:
* Vehicle Technicians or mechanics who are looking for something new and impactful
* Service engineers with experience in automotive, electronics or diagnostics
* Someone confident working with mechanical fittings, sensors, and wiring in a structured, safety-critical environment
Key Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science (A-C / 4–9)
* Physically fit and confident with manual handling
* Great communication, timekeeping, and attention to detail
* Proficient in using MS Office and measurement tools
* Experience with health & safety protocols and hand tools
Bonus if you have:
* Knowledge of EuroNCAP test standards
* Experience with instrumentation or data logging systems
* A driving licence and Level 4 Electro/Mechanical qualifications
If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email dan.avila@everec.co.uk