Vehicle Technician (FEU)

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

WHAT TO EXPECT

• We’re driven by our mission to deliver flawless product launches and achieve the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Within Industrial Operations Programme Delivery (IOPD) organisation, we play a pivotal role in leading all launch activities, ensuring that every vehicle is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest specifications.

• We’re seeking a Vehicle Technician to join our Field Evaluation Unit (FEU) Operations team – a vital part of the launch process. The FEU Operations team runs a of pre-production vehicles using real-world customer duty cycles to support programme readiness. Your role will be to ensure that these vehicles are updated and maintained to the highest standard.

• You will be responsible for the inspection and preparation of prototype vehicles ready for user evaluation, and subsequent electrical and mechanical rectification, maintenance and updating of the vehicles.  

• The role includes investigating the root cause of issues raised by the users during the evaluation process in conjunction with the Launch & Engineering teams.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Completion of Work Requests (OUV/FMS – Jobcards including Initial Vehicle Inspections (IVI’s) in a timely manner and to the required quality standard.

• Identification and accurate description of major / minor build and quality issues found during vehicle inspections and drive assessments.

• Understanding and accurate application of all workshop procedures including Safety procedures.

• Assembly / replacement / repair of electrical & mechanical systems and components as applicable.

• Diagnose / trace faults, rectify and validate issues.

• Read and interpret harness drawings / repair instructions (Topix) and liaise with engineering departments.

• Take responsibility for Health, Safety and Wellbeing of self and others.

• Ensure quality of own work is maintained at all times.

• Adhere to company-wide and site-specific policies and procedures.

• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Must have an indentured/ modern apprenticeship in relevant discipline (Automotive Electrical / Mechanical) or minimum equivalent Level 3 national recognised qualification and provide documented evidence.

• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle assembly / rectification (Electrical & Mechanical).  

• Knowledge of vehicle servicing / maintenance. 

• Previous experience of interpreting harness drawings.

• Knowledge of PHEV/MHEV/BEV systems would be an advantage.

• Working knowledge of TOPIX, FMS / Salesforce / IQM, Corvus and DMD.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

• Good IT skills, including knowledge of computer diagnostic equipment, electrical systems and components.

• Ability to use problem solving techniques and equipment to diagnose electrical / mechanical faults.

• Ability to follow detailed working instructions.

• Knowledge and experience of delivering safety metrics. 

• Previous knowledge and experience of adhering to health and safety regulations.

Personal Profile

Essential: 

• A good team player who is able to work to predefined procedures.

• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.

• An individual with the ability to make timely decisions in line with agreed procedures and escalate as appropriate.

• Good literacy skills, able to write / describe technical issues accurately and in detail. 

• An individual with a customer focused approach.

• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.

• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members

 Desirable: 

• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure.