PDI Technician in Bicester

Purpose of Post:

The PDI Technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the vehicle is road-worthy and safe before delivery to the customer.

Key Tasks:

Conduct Pre-delivery Inspection in a timely manner and to the Wrightbus Quality Standard, including the programming / execution of Wabco, Voith, Xentry, Cummins and Josam systems

Conduct Road Tests and Shakedown Test in a timely manner and to the Wrightbus Quality Standard

Identifying and rectifying faults when they occur

Validate any rework of identified defects or uncompleted work after correction.

Implement any customer sign-off feedback or customer market feedback on Quality issues to improve Quality for new buses leaving the factory

Ability to read and understand technical manuals, drawings and wiring diagrams

Identify root causes of any relevant issues and implement solutions with operators, or other departments, to prevent re-occurrence

Communicate with all levels of the business to improve standardisation and to reduce quality defects

Give feedback on any of the issues above to allow Quality documentation to be updated and to carry forward lessons learned.

Ability to use computer systems such as office and app based software

Work alongside the managers and operators to create a teamwork environment to promote best practices for Quality

Be a competent practical worker and ensure safe, efficient use of all hand tools

Willing to work in any other required area and on occasion be willing to train others

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

General Role Expectations:

This job description provides guidelines for the PDI Technician role and may evolve in line with organisational needs and changes. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and merit-based selection, fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are valued. The PDI Technician as a leader within our organisation will also be required to:

Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality.

Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.

Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.

Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.

You must maintain high standards of personal accountability.

You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided.

You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare.

You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).

You must comply with the no smoking policy.

Essential Criteria:

Educational Attainments: Time served Mechanic or 4 years experience in a chassis manufacturing environment or Time served automotive, domestic, or industrial electrician

Job Experience: 1-year experience of fault finding, diagnosing and rectification of faults

Technical Skills: Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, Working knowledge of quality procedures and practices, Working knowledge in assembling / fabricating various areas of the chassis, Working knowledge of Tool Calibration, Working knowledge of continuous improvement, Ability to interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.

Skills: Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team, Strong communication & problem-solving skills, Ability to meet tight deadlines and is forward thinking, Unafraid to confront operators and supervision with the facts when non-conformances are discovered, Calm under pressure, , especially when Quality conflicts with Production, Capable of influencing operators to improve what they do, Ability to meet targets & work in a professional manner.

Circumstances: Flexible and adaptable, Willing to take on business travel, Willing to work shifts as required, Willing to work overtime as required

Desirable Criteria:

Experience: Clean PCV Driving Licence Category D, Working with zero emission vehicles

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