Test Technician
Bridgwater
£28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus + Flexible Working + Excellent Benefits
Are you a hands-on mechanical engineer or technician with experience in assembly, testing or inspection? Do you enjoy problem-solving, working with precision and seeing products through from test setup to analysis?
If you're looking to join a global manufacturer that invests in its people and offers genuine career development, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Kingston Barnes is recruiting for a Test Technician to join a market-leading engineering manufacturer in Bridgwater. Working alongside the Senior Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in validating new product designs by preparing, executing and analysing mechanical product tests to ensure they meet customer and quality requirements.
The Role
As a Test Technician, you'll be responsible for supporting the testing and validation of engineering products within a modern test laboratory. Your duties will include:
- Preparing test samples, fixtures and equipment in line with test specifications.
- Setting up and monitoring mechanical product tests, ensuring safe and accurate operation.
- Carrying out dynamic risk assessments and maintaining high health and safety standards.
- Collecting, recording and presenting test data for review by the Engineering team.
- Performing post-test inspections, dismantling test rigs and analysing results.
- Using metrology equipment to carry out measurements including surface roughness, hardness, roundness and runout.
- Building and assembling test rigs and mechanical fixtures.
- Maintaining an organised and efficient laboratory environment (5S).
- Supporting continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to improve testing methods and equipment.
- Working closely with Product Engineers and Test Engineers to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
About you:
- A mechanical engineering background through qualifications, apprenticeship or industry experience.
- Experience with mechanical assembly, testing or product validation.
- Confidence using hand tools, measuring equipment and metrology equipment.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience recording or analysing test data.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.
Desirable:
- Experience building test rigs or fixtures.
- Basic understanding of CAD.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering test environment.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £32,000
- Monday to Friday, 37-hour week
- Flexible working hours between 7:00am - 7:00pm with core hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Early finish on Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- 4% annual bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position.
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
