Test Engineer - J

Job Title: Test Technician

Location: Warwick Uni

Rate: £21.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £16.42ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (31.3.26)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week. It is important to note that this role will start on a standard day shift pattern but will migrate to double day shift when skills levels and familiarisation of systems are obtained. This is expected to be no greater than 2 months post start date.

Reference: J

Job Description:

Duties:
This role is key to enabling the laboratory and supports the Lead Engineer for the ongoing operation of the current and future Internal Combustion & Emissions laboratory capability. You will engage directly with our client's University academia and 3rd party engineering teams, supporting the associated engineer in delivering Engine Testing within the new test cells.

Your fundamental role will be to support the supervised operations of test cells and the physical activities involved in preparing test samples, including installation and instrumentation of the unit under test. Collaboration with laboratory customers is essential.

This small team requires coverage of practical, technical, and facility operations. It offers a unique opportunity to be hands-on, helping build a team working with our client and third parties on the university campus.

Engagement will be primarily with the engineer operating two Multi Cycle Engine Test Dyno facilities, with flexibility to support various facilities using your skills as needed. The role will start on a day shift and migrate to double shifts within approximately two months of start date.

Skills:

• Preparation of units under test, understanding internal combustion systems, both spark and compression ignition.
• Fabrication, welding, and basic machining skills are advantageous.
• Understanding instrumentation installation, such as thermocouples and pressure transducers.
• Engine inspection, disassembly, and assembly skills.
• Preparation and supervised operation of engine test facilities under engineer guidance.
• Supporting engineer in liaising with customers to develop test requirements and methodology.
• Operating facilities and ensuring compliance with H&S and other standards (ISO 16949, 14001).
• Knowledge transfer to new team members, including familiarisation with equipment.
• Maintaining facilities in good working order and liaising with suppliers for equipment maintenance.

Education:

• City & Guilds Level 3 in a related discipline or fully time-served apprenticeship.
• Relevant experience to support your application.

Additional Information:

This role is INSIDE IR35.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship cannot be provided.

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