Proving Ground Engineer

Job description

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire

Salary:  £33,000 - £39,000

End Date:  13/07/2018

 

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Our vehicles are admired and desired across the world for luxurious design and outstanding engineering. Driving them is an incredible experience; being the ideas and expertise behind their creation is even more exhilarating. Being part of our Engineering and Manufacturing team you'll join this journey.

 

The Gaydon Proving Grounds plays a vital role in providing a safe facility in support of the development of JLR products. Consisting of 620 acres of land and approximately 35miles of roadways and other test facilities. The Gaydon facility is open 24/7. There is a dedicated team of Operations and Maintenance personnel who provide a service covering all aspects of operation, strategic development, Health & Safety and environmental issues. Also working closely with the JLR Business Protection team who oversee day to day Track Control operations.

 

Your role at this world-class testing area will be to provide advice and support to ensure safe operations are maintained at all times and the primary contact when working outside normal hours for proving ground users. You’ll oversee and develop the processes and procedures at the facility. This includes the development of the current access permit process, supporting the strategic development of the facility including supporting the design and installation of new facilities, coordination of events including departmental visits and photo shoots, and the Management of the on-site maintenance team along with external contractors. Working either a 2 shift pattern (6-2, 2-10) or a late day shift to support and ensure the Gaydon Proving Ground maintains safe operations at all times.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

Ideally you’ll have a background in vehicle engineering and will understand the tasks associated with managing a successful test facility. You’ll have exceptional IT skills , as well as proficiency with office suites and diary management software. You’ll understand health and safety protocols, and will have dealt with contractor registration processes and working compliance regulations.

 

A degree or relevant qualifications including NEBS or ILM is highly desirable and any project and event management skills from previous roles are advantageous in this position. An understanding of finance and budget management processes is also beneficial. Flexibility to working hours to cover Proving Ground activities including some weekend & shift changes as required.

 

BENEFITS

 

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, membership of a competitive pension plan, and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

 

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunities for all.

 

JLR considers that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list.  Therefore, JLR 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.

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