Test Technician

Test Technician
Location: Based near Bridgwater
Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Company:
We are a forward-thinking engineering company that works at the cutting edge of mechanical testing and design. Global supplier of solutions and components, providing critical products for various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing. The company is part of a larger industrial group, with a workforce of thousands of employees across the world.

Role Overview:
As a Mechanical Test Technician, you will work closely with Senior Engineers and Test Technicians, supporting testing and analysis tasks, ensuring high accuracy and precision in measurement and alignment. Your duties will include testing equipment for functionality, checking pass/fail criteria, surface tracing, and evaluating whether components leak or degrade. We are looking for someone with a strong mechanical background and excellent manual skills, who can contribute to a well-established team and thrive in an environment that values high attention to detail and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical tests on components and equipment to determine performance, accuracy, and alignment.
• Collaborate with senior test engineers to ensure pass/fail criteria are met for all testing.
• Use metrology and measurement tools to ensure components are tested to the highest standards.
• Assist with setting up test equipment, ensuring all components are correctly aligned and calibrated.
• Test for component degradation and leakage, ensuring products meet quality requirements.
• Work within a small team, following processes that have been developed to ensure accuracy and high performance.
• Participate in shadowing and training activities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Key Requirements:

• Mechanical engineering background, with hands-on experience in testing and measurement.
• Basic IT skills (Excel, Word).
• HNC/HND level education in mechanical engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Practical engineering experience (e.g., tool room, CNC, mechanical lab) is highly beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work meticulously.
• Ability to check and adjust the alignment of equipment, troubleshoot and perform measurements manually.
• Open attitude and a willingness to learn; experience in a mechanical lab would be ideal but not required.
• Strong team-fit attitude, as collaboration is key to this role.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.

What We Offer:

• Salary between 28,000 - 32,000, depending on experience.
• A chance to grow within the company and develop technical expertise.
• Working hours: Core hours Monday to Thursday (10am-3pm) and Friday (9am-12pm), with flexibility to work 37 hours per week and 1 day off per month.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Benefits including a bonus scheme, annual appraisals, and pension.
• A healthy work-life balance, with a day off per month.
• Shadowing and initial training opportunities to develop your skills.

If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and testing, and you're ready to grow within a small but highly skilled team, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and covering letter to apply.