Battery Test Technician (4 On 4 Off Shift)

Bedford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Company Description



UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.


The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.


As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.


Our core values of

Expertise, Innovation

and

Integrity

provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Purpose



Battery department is responsible for providing Battery/Module/Cell testing services, including performance, life cycle, durability, abuse, strip & rate.

Role is to support all types of Battery testing (including Performance, life cycle, durability and abuse) along with all associated strip and rate activity.

Responsibilities



This is an opportunity to develop your experience and skills in a world class battery testing environment with the support of an experienced and highly competent team The role will provide support for UTAC HV Battery testing operational activities and procedures Provides an environment to practice and develop problem solving and issue diagnostic skills Continuous Improvement applied to all activities to ensure ever improving facilities, processes and test methods Support facility maintenance and calibration activities Support test method development (electrical and mechanical) Developing a safe working environment at all times, following risk assessments
Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times





Qualifications

Qualifications



HND or equivalent in technical/electrical disciplines

Experience



Previous relevant automotive industry work experience (beneficial) Previous experience in a HV Battery or EV environment (desirable) An interest and passion in progressing your career within Electrical Power train (incl HV battery testing methodology) (essential)

Skills



Mechanical and Electrical fabrication skills (beneficial) Ability to utilise HV diagnostic tools such as multi meters using best safety practices Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Personal Behaviours



Excellent attention to detail Good understanding of H&S practices Willingness to learn Flexible and adaptable Highly motivated team player Customer focused High level of confidentiality and integrity

Other



Rolling week shifts pattern (4 days on/4 days off, 12 hours per day 6am-6pm) Flexibility to travel as and when required 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.


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3302459
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bedford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned