UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.
The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
A member of the UTAC Special Vehicles UK Team, this role is involved in delivering project work for UTAC Special Vehicles as well as providing global service & maintenance capability.
We are a project orientated business and see a large number of various project types; Most projects require elements of electromechanical and trim skillsets and typically involve stripping a car to BIW, installing and modifying electrical and mechanical systems and components before rebuilding. Tasks can also include off vehicle sub assembly, chassis development as well as bespoke installations of trim and electronic systems to the vehicle interior, working alongside UTAC SV’s engineering function in the design and development of future vehicle projects.
The Senior Technician element requires support to various projects in the development & build of prototype vehicles as well as series production activity to gain a complete understanding of the vehicles to be supported in service. As a Field Service Representative, the role will conduct support, inspection, maintenance and repair activity of Special Vehicles products around the world.
Assist Production engineering to define processes in order to ensure repeatable quality of output in a timely manner
Diagnosis of complex vehicle mechanical & electrical faults at component and harness/wiring level and conduct and direct appropriate sanctioned rework to the required quality standard
Lead the strip, modification and build of vehicles for the installation of bespoke in vehicle electrical, mechanical and structural systems
Produce reports to record inspection, maintenance and repair activity, providing written and photographic evidence as required
Focus on continuous improvement - working with the engineering and production leadership teams to improve efficiency/quality during build.
Familiar with the design, assembly and operation of Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAVs) in a variety of environments
Broad knowledge of maintenance processes, policies, capabilities, practices, support resources and other elements required to effectively represent the business when overseas.
Experience conducting maintenance operations and inspections in an MoD Equipment Support environment would be beneficial.
Experience in the automotive field with prototype vehicle modification and repair required
MOT tester certified, or equivalent
Flexible and adaptable to new situations.
MS Office literate
Desire to provide excellent service and produce best in class results.
Full UK driving license including C1 classification.
UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
Life Cover
Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
Healthcare cashback plans
Generous holiday benefits
Contributory pension schemes
Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.