Development Technician

JR United Kingdom; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an experienced Development Technician. This full-time role involves working on design, testing, and manufacturing processes, offering a chance to contribute significantly to innovative product development. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proficiency with CAD software, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive pay and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant technical experience.
• Experience with hand tools and in workshop settings.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate fabrication and manufacturing drawings.
• Conducting hands-on testing of prototypes and documenting results.
• Supporting multi-disciplinary teams and travelling as required.

Skills

Technical experience

Steel fabrication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in technical or engineering discipline

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Posted:

20.07.2025

Expiry Date:

03.09.2025

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Job Description:

Development Technician | Burton upon Trent (with some travel to UK sites) | Full Time | Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced technician with a flair for design, testing, and hands-on development? Our client is looking for a Development Technician to join their growing team and contribute to the creation, testing, and refinement of industry-leading products.

This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to work across design, prototyping, and testing processes. You'll be involved in everything from producing manufacturing drawings and 3D models to inspecting products and running development tests – all vital parts of our innovation process.

Please note- visa sponsorship is not available at present, nor is it expected to be offered in the future.

Are you the right person for the job?

• 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work confidently with hand tools and in workshop settings
• Experience in test planning and reporting
• Strong organisational, time management, and communication skills
• HNC/HND in a technical or engineering discipline
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and 3D CAD packages
• A practical problem-solver who enjoys working in a collaborative team
• Has a keen eye for detail and a drive to get things right
• You take pride in your work, follow procedures, meet deadlines, and actively contribute to continuous improvement.

What will your role look like?

• Producing accurate fabrication and manufacturing drawings
• Creating 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• Developing and supporting product test schemes
• Conducting hands-on testing of prototypes and documenting results
• Inspecting new product designs and contributing to quality assurance
• Supporting multi-disciplinary teams and travelling to UK offices as required

What can you expect in return?

• A supportive team environment that encourages innovation
• Opportunities to broaden your design and testing skills
• Competitive pay, benefits, and professional development support

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