Test & Development Electrical Technician – Farnborough

Job title:

Test & Development Electrical Technician – Farnborough

Company

Alexander Dennis

Job description

Test & Development Electrical TechnicianLocation: FarnboroughWorking in our bus Test & Development workshop, we are looking for the right person who has:o Ability to build, modify and fault-find vehicle wiring harnesses.o Knowledge of CAN systems and tools.o System commissioning, fault finding and resolution.o Experience of data logging equipment and instrumentation.o Highly technical and a hands-on approach, including workshop skills.o Can use supplier’s diagnostics to interrogate their systems.o Ideally educated in automotive electrical engineering or relevant discipline (or equivalent work experience).

• In addition

o A PCV driving license would be desirable.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive whilst working mainly unsupervised, under your own initiative and often under pressure to meet deadlines.
• You will be IT literate, being comfortable with Microsoft packages.

The Role:

• We’ve an exciting opportunity for a highly technically minded, proactive, and competent automotive electrician to work in Test and Development at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Farnborough, working on the next generation of Zero emissions.
• You will be working on the latest technologies from EV through Hydrogen, Hybrids to Diesel systems, and even autonomous vehicles, that operate in the UK and around the world.
• Although based at Farnborough, you will also conduct test work at various test facilities in the UK and potentially around the world.
• Working closely with T&D Engineer’s at Farnborough and the T&D teams across the ADL sites, you will:

• Prepare vehicle for testing.
• Install instrumentation and data logging systems.
• Conduct tests in and around Farnborough or at a suitable test facility.
• Collect results and give feedback as requested by the T&D Engineer.

The Company:

• Come join Alexander Dennis. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing the cleanest and greenest buses and coaches for our customers.
• In a nutshell, we build buses and coaches. In fact, more than half of the buses you see on the roads in the UK are built by Alexander Dennis. We have a huge responsibility to keep the world moving.
• We are saving the planet. Our purpose is to support Governments globally with their push to reduce pollution and improve air quality by building greener, more eco-friendly buses.
• We love our customers. So much so, almost every bus we build is bespoke – what the customer wants, we will do our best to deliver.
• We have a fantastic Canadian parent company called NFI. They welcomed us into the family in 2019, and we haven’t looked back ever since.
• We are building back and growing again, winning new orders both diesel and our new EV’s.
• Our global footprint is pretty impressive. We have a presence in some super cool places across the world from Hong Kong to Auckland to Toronto.
• Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work.

What does that mean for you?

• Good salary package with over time – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A half day on a Friday. Yes, every Friday. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love; with the people you love.
• A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.
• On site parking.

Interested and want to find out more? Check out our or !Next steps:If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard,’ then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you’re interested and why we should hire you!*Recommend a Friend is applicable for this role.If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If, however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email toAs this role is unlikely to meet UKVI criteria for sponsorship under the skilled worker route, you will be required to have the right to work in the UK from the proposed commencement date.IND-H

Expected salary

Location

Farnborough, Hampshire

Job date

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:50:34 GMT

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