Technical Officer, Test Fleet Retention & Recycling

Who are we
Nissan is a global automotive manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations in Europe.
Mission and Main Objectives
To give technical and organizational lead to NH3 Test Fleet Retention & Recycling group to support delivery of vehicle tests in a timely and safe manner
Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within the vehicle Fleet Retention and recycling area
• Ensure a smooth, safe and timely process for disposal of vehicles and High Voltage vehicle batteries
• Liaise with test groups/stakeholders to ensure vehicles are identified as ready for recycling and track progress to ensure on-time disposal
• Identify and liaise with Recycling and Storage suppliers to ensure they provide a compliant and safe manner in which to dispose of test vehicles and high voltage batteries
• Liaise with NML Test Administration team to ensure audit compliance as a Nissan Global test site
• Track performance of the department and provide clear reporting
• Data analysis, identify concern areas and propose countermeasures
• Produce operating procedures relating to Fleet Retention and Recycling processes
• Training and development of staff within the area
• Support the Team Leader/Supervisor of NH8 team to cover tasks in the area
• Support short/long term improvements to maintain Health & Safety, improve efficiency, and capture knowledge

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop own methods to achieve required results
• Create reports and feedback data to Engineering / Management groups
• Support ZIP, 5S Genba Kanri and NLH Efficiency Improvement Activities
• Support TVBS updates, improvements, and on-going quality of stored data

Background and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in Test Fleet Retention and Recycling processes
• Must be capable of operating equipment, associated with the relevant area.
• Good inter-personal skills for co-ordinating activities with internal / external customers / suppliers
• Quality conscious with keen attention to detail
• Flexible to support periods of off-site working and/or overtime
• Ability to provide a technical lead for the development of staff within the section

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Experience in relevant field
• Driving License essential

Other Skills
Good Computer IT skills:

• Excel (Database management & producing graphs)
• Word (Report writing)
• PowerPoint (Presentations)
• TVBS (Nissan internal system) knowledge/experience preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + paid overtime
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private medical & dental cover
• Remote Working Policy (up to 2 Days per week)
• Flexible start / finish times
• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday
• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

Diversity and Inclusion :
NTCE's aim is for employees to be able to work in a worry-free, "best-self" manner, pursuing their careers regardless of gender, orientation, ability, heritage or any other factors and at the same time able to choose from various workstyles to suit their stage of life or background.
Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom