About The Role

Purpose

Automotive technician required to work on a variety of vehicles to a high standard. Preparing prototype vehicles to collect various data throughout a full range of tests. Role is based in the main UTAC workshop and day-to-day tasks will also include carrying out repairs, fault finding, servicing, vehicle inspections and diagnostic checks. 

Technicians are also required to remove all types of vehicle components to strip inspect and report findings via written or verbal communication. 

Responsibilities

Light vehicle repairs and general servicing 
HGV, Bus/Coach repairs and general servicing
Vehicle fault finding
Carry out start and end of test preparation on various test vehicles to test specification. 
Diagnostic checks using various equipment
Conduct test vehicle measurements
Complete work tickets with detailed written report on work actioned
Liaise with supporting staff, engineers, supervisor and customers on a technical level 
Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Qualifications

Formal automotive / engineering qualifications
Completed full automotive apprenticeship (preferred)

Experience

Excellent Automotive background and knowledge
Some motorcycle experience (not essential)

Advantageous Qualities

Experience with EV and Hybrid vehicles
Vehicle inspection experience on a wide range of vehicles 
Low voltage electrical diagnostic experience.
Working within a team

Skills

General IT skills (mainly MS Word and Excel)
Basic fabrication and metal work skill (not essential)
HGV / PSV driving licence (not essential)
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills

Personal Behaviours: 

Excellent attention to detail
Health and Safety awareness 
Willingness to learn
Methodical
Flexible and adaptable
Highly motivated team player
Customer focused
High level of confidentiality and integrity

Other

Willingness to work shifts and overtime when required
Own hand tools required
Flexibility to travel as and when required
Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC Millbrook is not easily accessible via public transport)
SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years)
Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
NOTE: This position will be based on site

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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies 

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.