Calibration Fitter

Job description

SALARY: £36,787
POSTING END DATE: 22/08/18
LOCATION: Whitley

 

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

The Engine Test Facilities department is part of Powertrain Test Operations and Product Development.  The team supports productive workflow from the engine build workshop and delivers test capability to the Powertrain Engineering and Certification teams in the form of instrumentation and test equipment.

 

As a Maintenance and Servicing Fitter, you’ll be involved in the calibration of engine test beds and their ancillary equipment to national standards and keeping our customers and management informed of any anomalies or concerns. 

In this crucial role, you’ll keep  stock levels of instrumentation and ancillary equipment up-to-date, liaise with on-site calibration for instrumentation to traceable standards and run tests, to Single Point Lessons (SPL)using low voltage test equipment as well as keeping accurate log records.

 

Your responsibility will be maintaining, servicing and the calibration of specialist test equipment on or off the test bed, to support the team's  needs , and through ongoing training help improve equipment life and repeatability of results. This will involve following maintenance schedules and instructions, supplier information and fault finding and rectification of the equipment.

You’ll also demonstrate safe working practices, and will be ready to challenge your colleagues to do the same - championing safety across the workplace.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

Like us, you’re passionate about quality and process improvement. Preferably you’ll have experience in a Powertrain environment (or similar) and knowledge or appreciation of test equipment maintenance and servicing including fault finding, problem analysis and rectification.

On top of this, you'll hold a recognised apprenticeship, or a level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline.  You'll also have comprehensive knowledge of health and safety requirements, as well as risk assessments.Previous experience within a similar role would be favourable but isn’t essential - skills and flexibility are the key to your success. You’ll also need to hold a full driving licence for this role.

 

Jaguar Land Rover considers that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, Jaguar Land Rover will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work for an indefinite period in the UK.

 

SO WHY US?

 

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family and membership of a competitive pension plan. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.  

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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