Vehicle Test Engineer

I have a fantastic opportunity for an ex-military candidate who has a proven background carrying out complex trials, projects, research, development and reliability on military vehicles. Our prestigious client based in Bedford, Bedfordshire are recruiting for a Vehicle Test Engineer to join their expanding team. Please note due to the nature of the role, you will be required to hold valid SC clearance.

The successful Vehicle Test Engineer will work Monday – Friday, providing Vehicle Test, validation, and engineering services to high calibre clients. There will be a requirement to travel to client’s sites and work away from home one week in every five, therefore you must be flexible towards this. In return you will be joining a leading global business who offer an attractive salary and fantastic benefits package.

Vehicle Test Engineer Responsibilities:

• Work alongside specialist teams in the development of test plans.
• Review test standards and requirements from clients to develop/refine test plans.
• Ensure vehicles are appropriately prepared for each test.
• Ensure correct specifications are installed on vehicles, conduct live trials, tests, documenting all findings, log data and produce detailed reports of findings.
• You will be required to travel and work on customer sites one in every five weeks.

Vehicle Test Engineer Requirements:

• Hold an NVQ level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Proven hands on engineering background.
• Proven background carrying out trials, projects, research, development, and reliability on military vehicles.
• Working knowledge of vehicles, systems and testing.
• Experience writing detailed reports including health and safety and risk assessments.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and solution finder.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to support colleagues as and when needed.
• Valid SC clearance is essential.
• Full UK driving licence essential (HGV/LGV cat C or CE advantageous).
• Flexibility around travel and business needs.

Vehicle Test Engineer Benefits:

• Attractive salary.
• Monday to Friday – flexi time available on quieter periods.
• Accommodation & expenses paid when working away.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Medicash plan.
• Private medical insurance.
• Death in service benefit.
• Free on-site parking.