Skid Technician

Coventry
11 months ago
Applications closed

Skid Technician – 12 months - £23.07 PH Umbrella – Coventry
Working with a small team this role is key to enabling the laboratory and supports the lead engineer for the ongoing operation of current and future internal combustion & emissions laboratory capability, it covers the breadth of practical, technical and facility operation and is a unique opportunity to be hands on role helping build a team working with the Company and other 3rd parties on the University campus.
The role will be to support your associated engineer in the delivery of engine testing within the new test cells, as part of the team, the role will be support the supervised operations of associated test cells and the necessary physical activity of preparation of test sample to test cells and the physical activity of preparation to test sample for test, including installation and instrumentation of the unit under test.
Candidates will be engaged with associated Engineer for the operation of two Mutli Cyl Engine test Dyno facilities, preparation of unit under test, including internal combustions systems understanding, both spark and compression ignition, understanding of instrumentation installation such as thermocouple’s, pressure transducers etc, and a fabrication, welding and base level machining would be a distinct advantage.
Ensuring facilities are in good working order conducting user maintenance activities and working with equipment suppliers to assist in the full functional maintenance of the laboratory equipment. Core accountability of physical operation and upkeep of facility is held by the associated engineer and this position.
Education:
City & Guilds Level 3 in a suitably associated discipline and or fully time served apprenticeship is required.
It is important to note that this role will initiate 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.
For further details contact Sarah Harvey Limited, 14 The Innovation Centre, Kenilworth or send your details to sue at sarahharvey com

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