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At Millbrook Group, we continually invest in our people and facilities to provide outstanding customer service, with safety and technical excellence at the heart of all that we do. People have always been, and will continue to be, the most critical element of our success.

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We have many exciting opportunities to join dynamic teams of highly skilled professionals, working in a wide range of departments across the business. We are committed to providing our employees with a creative working environment with scope for individual responsibility and achievement.

We are always looking to empower high performers who will provide the integrity, customer focus and innovation required to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Alex Burns President, Millbrook Group

Serena Mallows HR Director, Millbrook Group

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Millbrook Group Overview

Service Streams• Powertrain Testing

• Safety Testing

• Vehicle Testing

• Interior Systems Testing

• Test Support Services

• Vehicle Winter and Tyre Testing

• Venues

• Special Vehicles

• Commercial Opportunities

• Central Operations

• Entry Routes

• Why choose Millbrook?

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Millbrook Group Overview

Millbrook Group is part of the Test and Measurement business segment of Spectris plc and consists of Millbrook in the UK and Test World in Finnish Lapland.

Spectris is a leading supplier of productivity-enhancing

instrumentation and controls.

Millbrook is best known for its test tracks where it performs

repeatable tests in a safe and secure environment. Millbrook

also has a range of test facilities for full vehicles, tyres

and components, including engine dynamometers, structural

test laboratories, crash laboratories, interior systems

laboratories, advanced emissions chassis

dynamometers and innovative indoor winter test tracks.

Millbrook supports its customers with specialist vehicle

conversions, workshops in its Technology Park and

vehicle-related events.

Defence

Security

Bus, Truck and Off-Highway

Automotive

Fuels and Lubricants

Markets

Tyres

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Customer Service

Technical Excellence

Safety and Confidentiality

Priorities

Investment

Powertrain Testing

Type Approval Testing

Safety Testing

WinterTesting

Vehicle Testing

Services

Interior SystemsTesting

Tyre Testing

Special Vehicles

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Service Streams

Whatever the entry route, with opportunities right across the business you will develop specialist skills and find like-minded people to take the business forward.

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Powertrain Testing

Independent, repeatable testing is essential for our customers to stay at the forefront of performance, consumption, range and clean fuel technologies.

We work with the best companies in the world on the most interesting development projects. We support fuel, lubricant, engine and vehicle development, by testing for emissions, fuel consumption, energy and range. Every day we design test programmes to meet customers’ objectives as well as conducting regulatory testing.

We test and benchmark products on the proving ground and real roads using Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS). We test in state-of the-art laboratories including e-Machine test laboratories, 4WD climatic emissions chassis dynamometers and engine test cells.

We are investing in new facilities to support the growth of the business as well as the growing complexity of technologies, so we are always looking for the best talent. Locations• UK, Bedford

• UK, Leyland

Safety Testing

We operate a range of laboratories where we test safety features on vehicles from component to full-vehicle level. We work with the latest technologies and deliver high complexity tests to global legislative and corporate standards.

At Millbrook, we are committed to safety in more ways than one. We are safe in the way that we operate, and we provide accurate information to improve the safety of vehicles on the road. We are experienced in crash testing passenger cars and supporting the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). We help our customers develop safer vehicles. The Safety Testing service stream requires agile working and excellent attention to detail. We train and develop employees of all levels, to support this fast-paced and quickly evolving field. Locations• UK, Bedford

• UK, Leyland

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Vehicle Testing

We carry out subjective and objective measurement, robustness and durability tests to support effective and efficient development and validation of vehicles.

We work on the proving grounds and in the laboratories to measure performance and provide customers with the most accurate data and information to help develop their products.

At Millbrook, whether you are working on a driveline durability programme or validating the dynamic performance of a connected vehicle system, you are part of one large team of specialists.

We are expert in testing anything from a passenger car to a military vehicle, applying constantly evolving procedures and our problem-solving skills to keep the industry moving forward.

Locations• UK, Bedford

• UK, Leyland

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Interior Systems Testing

At Millbrook, we help customers to ensure that the products they produce are reliable, durable and refined.

We support engineering and production sign-off of interiors, systems and components from seats to instrument panels. We work with the latest technologies associated with lightweight vehicle structures, premium interiors and connected vehicles.

We put our customers’ products through rigorous

validation programmes including environmental

and materials testing.

Locations• UK, Bedford

• UK, Leyland

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Test Support Services

The test services we provide at Millbrook rely heavily on our ability to take measurements and improve our processes.

The instruments we use to take measurements need to be accurate and repeatable and to ensure this, we perform regular calibrations on our measuring equipment. From accelerometers to pressure gauges, temperature probes to torque wrenches, load cells to data loggers, they are all checked carefully by our calibration team and the results are compared to a trusted calibration reference. Performing calibrations regularly helps to ensure our customers are confident in the knowledge that we’ve supplied them with high quality measurements.

We are always looking for ways to improve in everything we do at Millbrook. The test support services team assists other Millbrook departments by helping them to gain insight into their areas of the business so they know where to focus their improvement effort.

These measurements or metrics are typically referred to as Key Performance Indicators or KPIs. They are essential tools which help drive continuous improvement and quality. We use them to help us to improve our business.

Locations• UK, Bedford

• UK, Leyland

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Vehicle Winter and Tyre TestingMillbrook’s existing tyre testing facilities in the UK are complemented by Test World in Finland, part of Millbrook Group since September 2015.

At Test World, we specialise in vehicle and tyre testing in winter conditions. We offer extensive snow and ice tracks and the world’s first indoor winter test facilities, making testing on natural snow available twelve months of the year.

We invest in our people and our facilities and strive to be the best service provider in the markets we serve.

Locations• UK, Bedford

• Finland, Test World

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Venues

We have a number of event venues around the Millbrook Proving Ground, each with its own atmosphere. These facilities offer unlimited possibilities to deliver unforgettable events and experiences.

Our events team gives customers complete flexibility for event design, with each venue being available on an exclusive basis.

As well as regular event management roles, we offer opportunities for undergraduates to experience being a valued

part of a busy events team, by offering industrial placements to Event Management students.

.Locations• UK, Bedford

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Special Vehicles

In the Special Vehicles team at Millbrook, we use our automotive engineering knowledge and the test facilities to produce vehicles with enhanced capabilities or prototypes for emerging OEMs.

We offer customers extensive skills in systems integration, ballistic protection, powertrain modifications and vehicle dynamics. From driver training to low volume production, we are often looking for talented engineers who share our passion.

Locations• UK, Bedford

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Commercial Opportunities

Commercial roles are a vital part of our business; from apprenticeships in Human Resources, to Finance positions for experienced professionals, we are supporting other departments in providing excellent customer service.

Areas within the Commercial business stream include HR, Finance, Purchasing, IT, Sales, Customer Service and Marketing. The teams have responsibilities for the sites in which they are based as well as for working together across the Group to ensure a consistent, capable and efficient support structure.

Locations• UK, Bedford

• UK, Leyland

• Finland, Test World

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Central Operations

At Millbrook, we are passionate about safety, customer service and technical excellence – from our drivers to our material controllers, everyone is focused on these priorities.

To ensure that testing runs smoothly Central Operations provide experienced and highly trained staff to work with all the parts of the business to support our customers.

Investment in training for our staff is essential to ensure they are familiar with the latest vehicle technologies.

Locations• UK, Bedford

• UK, Leyland

• Finland, Test World

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Entry Routes

We believe in developing our future talent by combining education and work experience. Whether you are a school-leaver, current student or recent Graduate, we have a career path for you.

For more experienced hires, vacancies come up across the business as we grow and expand.

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Propel your Career

Apprenticeships

UndergraduatePlacements

Graduate Programme

Vacancies

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We offer a mentoring scheme and provide professional development for all entry routes.

ApprenticeshipsOur Apprenticeship scheme develops with you. The course route that you take after the initial 2 years is flexible to meet your career aspirations and our business needs. An Apprenticeship with us is a fantastic way to supplement academic studies with hands-on experience…all while earning a salary!

Undergraduate PlacementsUndergraduate placements at Millbrook are an exciting opportunity to put your academic knowledge into practice on real-life industry projects.

At Millbrook, we work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and it is all hands on deck.

Graduate ProgrammeOur Graduate programme is a two-year rotational scheme, which provides you with the opportunity to work alongside our world class Engineers and Technicians.

The experience gained, coupled with personal development and funding towards professional accreditation, supports Graduates in securing a role as an Engineer at the end of the programme.

VacanciesAll current vacancies are advertised on our website.

We develop our employees through individual objectives and tailored development plans, and will fund and support professional accreditations where required.

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Why Choose Millbrook?

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Benefits of Joining Millbrook

When you join Millbrook, you join a company at the leading edge of test, validation and engineering and you receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package:

• Pension – You will be eligible to join our pension plan. Millbrook match your contribution up to 10%.

• Life Cover – With your pension you automatically qualify for 6 × salary life cover and critical illness protection.

• Holidays – We offer a generous 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays. Your holidays increase with your service up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Car Discount – Millbrook employess qualify for a 20% discount on new Nissan vehicles.

• Healthcare – We offer a cashback plan which allows you to claim money back, for example optical or dental care.

• Family – Employees with children can benefit from tax relief on childcare vouchers.

• Bike to Work – The scheme gives employees the chance to purchase a bike through a provider and pay for it via salary sacrifice monthly.

• Restaurant – Offers a full breakfast service and hot or cold lunches which can be eaten in or taken away.

• Social Club - Be part of the Millbrook social club, who hold various activities throught the year.

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Training and Personal Development

We believe that learning should be gained through a variety of routes and these will be made available to you.

This may be in the form of training, development workshops, stretch assignments and job shadowing.

To help you measure your progress, objectives will be agreed with you at each stage of the programme. Regular reviews will ensure that you have the opportunity to evaluate your own contribution and performance as well as identify where you feel you need further development. Our flexible approach ensures that your programme can be adapted to help you achieve success.

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History

2012World’s first indoor winter test facility opens

1999Engine testcentre opens

1970General Motors opens Millbrook Proving Ground

2015Millbrook aquires Test World

1991Test World founded

2016Millbrook joins Spectris plc

2001Interior systems testing starts

2011First comprehensive electric motor testing established in Leyland

1980Leyland Technical Centre opens

2017Millbrook acquires test facility in Leyland

1988Millbrook starts to serve third party customers

2013Rutland Partnersacquires Millbrook

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Locations

Millbrook Group operates facilities in the UK and Finland.

• UK

Millbrook Group

Tel: +44 1525 404 242

jobs@millbrook.co.uk

• Finland

Test World

Tel: +358 44 778 8800

office@testworld.fi

Millbrook Group Leyland

Tel: +44 1772 422 911

jobs@millbrook.co.uk

www.millbrook.co.uk/careers

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