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Test Engineer

JCB -
Derby

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
7 hours ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Company pension
Gym membership
Car scheme

Qualifications

EHS
Computer literacy
Microsoft Office Suite
Health and safety experience
Instrumentation calibration
Facilities maintenance

Full job description

JCB Power Systems

Derby, DE65 5BX

Test Engineer

Salary: Competitive Salary

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Tue 25 Aug 2026 - 07:00 PM

The Opportunity – Test Engineer

About the role:

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Test Engineer to join our Power Systems Test & Facilities team, supporting the operation and maintenance of JCB's engine research and development test facilities.

We are leaders in the development of off highway diesel and alternative fuel engines predominantly for our internal JCB customers. This development takes place in JCB Power Systems Research & Development Centre based at Foston, where we have 18 world class internal combustion engine development test cells. The main focus for this position is to be responsible for the upkeep and running of the development test cells, ensuring that they are reliable and deliver quality data. As a new member to the team you'll also be responsible for the continuous improvement of the health, safety and environmental practices. Additionally support with development machines often being tested by other business units may be required.

What does this role involve day to day?

Be responsible for the running and maintaining of some of the most advanced test cells in the country/world.
Ensuring the working environment is safe for yourself and your colleagues by actively reducing risks.
Maintaining and monitoring of development engines health using upward of 300 channels of data from the engine and test cell.
Carry out instrumentation and test cell calibration and maintenance.
Running and maintaining increasingly complex testing regimes, configuring automated test schedules working to continuously improve testing methods.
Accurate keeping of engine, test cell and utilization records.
Measured building and stripping of prototype and development engines.
Hands on repairs, controlled part removal and refit and scheduled engine services.
To be flexible with the possibility of shift work and/or call out work.

This will be suited to you if…

You have HNC level qualifications which is preferred however, exceptional experience will also be considered; we are increasingly looking for and taking on degree level candidates, due to the ever-increasing complexity of the role.
You have experience in HS&E management.
You have a s sound understanding of modern internal combustion engines and their control, emissions and aftertreatment systems.
You have proven experience in development engine testing and fault diagnostics in a test cell environment or out in the field.
You're a competent user of Microsoft office suite.
You have good computer literacy to a level where you can run several software applications simultaneously, including the test cell control (CP Cadet), ATI / Visu (electronic engine management control), and several bespoke instrumentation software packages.
You have an aptitude for hands on electrical/mechanical work with occasional fabrication/machining.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email [email protected], and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.

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