Field Test - Industrial Placement & Graduate

We're seeking enthusiastic placement students or recent graduates to join our Field Testing team at our Basildon head office and plant for a 12-month opportunity starting in July-August 2025. This role offers a unique hands-on experience working within our European field test engineers team to assist with the testing and development of prototype tractor fleets. As part of the role, you will:

• Assist test engineers with routine engineering tests in the field using equipment like dynamometers, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Prepare prototype tractors and testing equipment for shipping to field sites
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components on agricultural machinery
• Assemble and install updated parts on prototype vehicles
• Maintain vehicle databases, including records of hours, problems, and builds
• Report concerns found in the field and help facilitate problem resolution
• Liaise with design, test engineering groups, product management, after-sales teams, and CNH dealerships
• Operate agricultural vehicles and test equipment as needed
• Travel to customer farms, test sites, and dealership locations for testing purposes
  
  Strong practical knowledge of tractors and agricultural equipment
• Competent operator of agricultural machinery
• Experience with tractor electrical and electronic systems, including fault finding and setup
• Knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High standard of computer literacy
• Full UK driving license and flexibility for travel and working hours
This role provides a fantastic opportunity to be directly involved in the development of next-generation agricultural vehicles, working alongside experts in the field. If you're passionate about agricultural technology and eager to gain real-world experience, we'd love to have you on board!