KJ/TT_1752591922
£25000 - £30000 per annum + Company Benefits + Training Development
Wellingborough
Automotive
Permanent | Full Time
11/08/2025
15/07/2025
05/08/2025
Are you a hands-on Test Technician looking for your next permanent role? Do you enjoy working in a workshop environment, supporting mechanical testing and product development? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting for a Test Technician to join an engineering team based in Wellingborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the testing of vehicle and suspension systems as part of a structured product development process, within a supportive and safety-conscious environment.
Location: Wellingborough
Shift: Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30, Friday: 08:00-13:30
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Duties:
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe test facility and workshop
* Prepare, position and maintain test rigs, fixtures, and vehicle conversions
* Support Engineers with the development of test rigs, bracketry, safety guards, and tooling
* Perform mechanical fitting, welding, pneumatic/hydraulic work, and basic vehicle electrics
* Control and store test samples and related inventory
* Aid in defining experiments and developing risk assessments
* Support test execution and assist with documenting test results
* Monitor tests to ensure smooth running and quickly identify failures
The ideal candidate must:
* Have a qualification in mechanical engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
* Have experience in a workshop or general engineering environment
* Be confident with mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and basic MS Office use
* Be organised, self-reliant, and proactive in identifying and solving problems
* Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
* Be flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
Desirable (but not essential):
* NDT testing experience
* Experience in a structural test function or with vehicle converters
* Automotive electrical instrumentation knowledge
* HGV licence or willingness to work towards one
* Familiarity with MTS software or SolidWorks
If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up to date CV.
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