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Location: Birmingham, UK
Company: TRW Automotive
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
My main responsibility is finding the part numbers for the ABS, SRS and engine management systems that our "Id" equipment will test. Recently I have been programming Panasonic Tough Book PC's for an order from LDV (Leyland Daf Vans)
Job Requirements
I have not attended any classes or training courses in the last 10 years.
Uppers
The pay-cheques.
Downers
Monday mornings.
Lifestyle
37 hrs per week. There are no longer any company social events. TRW is a dress down company but jeans are a no-no.
Compensation
I invoice at ??15 per hour. Being a self employed consultant, I do not get sick pay or holiday pay and I take care of my own tax and National Insurance.
Advice to Jobseekers
A job is only as good as the people around you. I like most of the people I work with and so I enjoy coming to work. The job outlook depends on the success of the "Id" tool. If it fails I believe that I will be out of a job. As I am 56 this year I doubt if I will work again.

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