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  • Location

    Silverstone

  • Sector:

    Motorsport

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £30 - £40 per hour

  • Contact:

    Charlie Gilbert

  • Contact email:

    Charlie.Gilbert@txmrecruit.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01332974922

  • Job ref:

    BH-83893

  • Published:

    26 days ago

  • Duration:

    6 Months (Min)

  • Expiry date:

    2025-04-23

  • Startdate:

    2025-03-24

Job Title: T&D Test Technician
Contract: 6 Months (Minimum)
Hourly Rate: To be Discussed
Location: Silverstone

PURPOSE

To support rig build, maintenance and operation of equipment under your function area of the T&D department or others areas of the T&D workshop as needed.

Primary Responsibilities
  • To work with your relevant Test Engineers, T&D Design Engineers and the Project Engineers to understand the requirements of rig build and operation work assigned to you.
  • To use and update the job list, deadlines and deliverables for your test work to ensure that all objectives and test requirements are met on time.
  • To understand assembly drawings and the nature of the car components to ensure correct assembly.
  • To understand responsibilities within the function area and of the wider group.
  • To provide feedback and suggestions for the design of new equipment and test rigs.
  • To suggest improvements for methods for capturing data.
  • To assist with strategic improvements in test methods, instrumentation and processes to improve test efficiency and data quality.
  • To regularly feedback progress on your work to your Lead Engineer and Test Manager, confirming successful completions and highlighting risk areas or concerns as early as possible.
  • To attend and participate in meetings as required.
  • To contribute to the creation of workshop documentation in the form of processes, risk assessments and new starter guides.
  • To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard and maintain thorough and current working knowledge of test and development.

Skills & Knowledge Required
  • Previous experience in a similar role in a motorsport environment  
  • Ideally demonstrate an understanding of sensors and data acquisition
  • Ability to demonstrate creative, flexible and innovative solutions to problems.
  • Possess a strong focus and be able to accept challenges from colleagues.
  • Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales.
  • To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a changing environment.
  • To be self-organised. Possess commitment and proven reliability. Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and versatile.
  • Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues.
  • Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, Health & Safety
If this role is for you then get applying now!