Vehicle & Component Test Services Apprentice

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.

Salary £17,995 Hours 39 Location Nissan Cranfield Position Apprentice Date Listed 27 February 2023 Closing 9 June 2023 Duration Summary 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.
What you’ll need

• 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
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

What you’ll be doing

• 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

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!

Benefits at a glance... Competitive salary (increased every six months based on performance) Paid overtime and shift allowance (if applicable) 26 days' holiday per year (plus bank holidays) Residential team building trip to Derwent Hill Social and celebration events Opportunities to take part in CSR activities Progressive training and development Access to our on-site sports and social complex Uniform and PPE provided