Alexander Dennis
Test and Development Technician
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Test and Development Technician
Location: Scarborough
Our Vision & Why It Matters
At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.
We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission, whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.
What You’ll Do
As a Technician in our Test & Development team, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the development and validation of our vehicles. Based in our Scarborough workshop, you’ll carry out electrical and mechanical tasks to prepare vehicles and test rigs for verification activities.
Working closely with engineers, you’ll:
- Build, modify, and instrument vehicles
- Support testing both on-site and at external facilities
- Contribute directly to innovation, product quality, and performance
This is a varied and practical role in a fast-paced and evolving engineering environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a practical and self-motivated individual with a strong automotive engineering background. Key requirements include:
- Experience working with electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Familiarity with fault-finding techniques
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You should be comfortable:
- Working independently or as part of a team
- Solving problems and meeting deadlines in a hands-on workshop setting
- Demonstrating strong communication skills
Bonus if you have:
- Experience with high-voltage or CAN systems
- Knowledge of instrumentation and data logging equipment
- PSV or HGV licence
- Experience in vehicle testing or development environments
What We Offer
Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired, we provide:
- Impact: Be part of something that’s transforming cities, improving air quality, and evolving public transport.
- Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, and skill diversification.
- Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment where every voice matters; we treat people fairly and with respect.
- Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing support
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Our Values – What Guides Us
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These values shape our work, our standards, and our relationships:
- Safety: Health, wellbeing, and product safety are our top priorities.
- Quality: We strive for excellence in every product, service, and initiative.
- Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and respect in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions to build trust and reliability.
- Teamwork: Collaboration with team members, suppliers, and customers to achieve mutual success.
- Sustainability: Long-term success through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.
How to Apply
If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete our online application form and attach your CV.
We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Internal applicants: Inform your current line manager and local HR representative before applying.
Alternative applications: Contact +44 1324 621 672 or careers@alexander-dennis.com if online submission isn’t possible.
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