Quality Test Technician

Quality Test Technician

Are you a skilled mechanic or mechanical fitter with 3-5 years of experience? Do you have a knack for welding and fabrication? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our contract team on a 12-month renewable assignment, working on fabrication and welding projects fitting powertrains into large commercial vehicles. You'll be part of a dynamic team of ten technicians, five engineers, and a line manager. We're seeking an all-rounder who can thrive in a manufacturing production line environment.

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic or mechanical fitter.

• Some knowledge of welding and fabrication.

• Experience with drive/power trains and machinery.

• Good knowledge of instrumentation and its application within the manufacturing process.

• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, lifting, and welding equipment.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Adhere to our health and safety policy and safe working practices.

• Embody our company values: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, and Sustainability.

• Follow standard work procedures to perform safe and defect-free assembly of parts and components.

• Work closely with engineers to install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into machines.

• Operate a variety of off-highway vehicles, including Hydraulic Excavators, Backhoe Loaders, Telehandlers, and Track Type Tractors.

• Instrument powertrain installs with thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups, and other sensors.

• Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both powertrains and machines.

• Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic).

• Manufacture parts from drawings using our in-house facilities (machining, welding, and fabrication, and a fully equipped electronics lab).

• Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine.

• Travel to various off-site test and development facilities, both company-owned and third-party (some travel may be overseas).

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe work area in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).

• Undertake training and further learning as required.

What We Offer:

• A PAYE contract with a rate of approximately £16-22 per hour DOE.

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (33 total).

• A pension scheme that you can enrol in after 3 months of service.

• Discounts forum and additional fringe benefits.

If you're interested in this role, please forward your resume and a covering email stating your experience and current salary/rate.