Vehicle & Component Test Services Apprentice - Cranfield, United Kingdom - Nissan
Description
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.
Main description
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.
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.
Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom
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