Vehicle & Component Test Services Apprentice - Cranfield, United Kingdom - Nissan

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Cranfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) was established in 1988 and since 1991 its Headquarters have been based in Cranfield University Technology Park in Bedfordshire, one of Europe's largest academic centres for applied research.

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We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our dynamic Test Services team as our newest Vehicle and Component Test Services Apprentices.

This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting time for the Nissan brand in the move towards Electric Vehicles and also part of something bigger, a greener and more sustainable future.

We are on a mission to electrify our vehicle product range


You will be joining Nissan's comprehensive Apprenticeship, with the aim of becoming a key part of a team of technicians and its management to influence the greener vehicles for a sustainable future.


Within our Research & Development Test workshop, you'll become fully immersed hands-on with all aspects of vehicle development, instrumentation and test processes, leaving no stones unturned, along with formal training as you will be enrolled on a Level 4 Propulsion Apprenticeship with Milton Keynes College.


You'll be:

Working in various departments within NTCE Cranfield

Developing and Deploying solutions to support our business

Monitoring effectiveness of solutions and identifying further opportunities for development


We're looking for people with an interest in vehicles, engineering, automotive technology, and desire to work in a hands-on role.

It's important that you are an effective communicator who enjoys working with others, as building great working relationships is vital.

You'll need to be enthusiastic, motivated, keen to learn and enjoy a challenge.

The apprenticeship will give a broad insight into the Design & Development process within the organisation through on-the-job training and work based learning in multiple test sections including:
Engines

Electric Vehicle Motor testing

Vehicle Emissions

Vehicle Body and Chassis

Electrical Systems

ADAS (Advanced driver-assistance systems)

NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness)

Aerodynamics

Involvement in dynamic vehicle testing at proving ground test track facilities


Throughout your apprenticeship at Nissan you will be surrounded by a supportive team who will be strongly invested in your development as an apprentice.

Many great employee benefits - Half day Fridays, Free on-site parking, On-site gym, Car lease and purchase schemes and many more

This is a starting salary, there's the opportunity for increase every 6 months based on performance

Please hold 25th and 27th April for next steps.

Entry requirements


What you'll need to apply:

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above

1 A Level or 2 AS Levels at grade 5, a level 3 Engineering qualification or some relevant work experience for example as a technician or apprentice technician

A full UK Drivers Licence or you can demonstrate a commitment to get your licence by the end of 2023

Skills required

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Training to be Provided

Working at Nissan Technical Centre Europe

You will be based at our Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield, Bedfordshire 4 days per week

Propulsion Technician - Level 4

Training with Milton Keynes College 1 day per week

Ongoing training, support and development with Nissan

Future Prospects


This is a well-established and highly respected apprenticeship, with many former test services Apprentices now working in Senior Test and Engineering roles within Nissan.

Beyond completion of the apprenticeship, endless opportunities exist to the most ambitious of individuals.overseas travel, continued personal development, growth to management levels and a route into Design or Test Engineering to name a few

Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom
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