Vehicle Safety Test Technician

Vehicle Safety Test Technician
Warwickshire
£27 per hour
Initially 10-month contract
40 hours per week
 
Certain Advantage is partnering with a leading automotive company to recruit an experienced Vehicle Safety Test Technician. This role is based in the Vehicle Safety Test Laboratory (VSTL), where you’ll play a key role in supporting and delivering physical testing in a highly technical lab environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble test rigs and test properties according to engineering specifications.
• Operate rig control and data acquisition systems to ensure accurate and representative test conditions.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and fault diagnosis on test rigs.
• Coordinate fixture design and fabrication in collaboration with the design team.
• Complete detailed and timely documentation, including DART records, test logs, and issue reports.
• Support root cause investigations through rig/property inspections and issue identification.
• Drive continual improvement of laboratory test methods and technologies.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards (ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949).

 
Your Background:

• Proven experience operating test facilities and preparing test samples.
• Strong understanding of data acquisition systems and closed-loop control principles.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to process data and report on findings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured technical approach.
• Knowledge of instrumentation calibration and Health & Safety practices (Risk Assessments, COSHH).
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration experience.
• Proficient in using computers and understanding technical documentation.

 
During the Interview, We May Ask You About:

• Your hands-on experience with test rigs and lab equipment.
• Your approach to data collection and troubleshooting.
• How do you contribute to continuous improvement in a testing environment?

 
Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas – 07912 465 208 / 0161 519 8368
 
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