Development Technician

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

5% contributory pension

Life insurance

Healthcare cashback scheme

Premium-rate overtime

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd seeks a hands-on Product Development Technician in Milton Keynes to turn ideas from drawings into working prototypes. You will build and test machines, collaborating with Design Engineers and Test specialists to realise new concepts.

The role focuses on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems with a practical, problem-solving mindset and commitment to quality. Attractive overtime and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or completed apprenticeship.
• Practical hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble prototypes across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to implement concepts and design improvements.
• Identify and resolve build issues to improve manufacturability, serviceability and reliability.
• Support design changes and provide practical feedback to the engineering team.
• Maintain a safe, organised development environment and support Health & Safety goals.

Education

HNC/HND or completed engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Hand and power tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a hands‑on Engineering Technician who enjoys seeing an idea go from an engineering drawing to a working machine? This is an opportunity to join a successful UK engineering manufacturer and play a key role in developing the next generation of Machinery. As a Product Development Technician, you’ll work alongside Engineers and Test & Validation specialists, building prototypes, solving practical engineering problems and helping turn new designs into fully working machines.

Product Development Technician – Milton Keynes – £34,500 Plus overtime

Product Development Technician’s Key Responsibilities:

• Build and assemble prototype and development working across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Work closely with Design Engineers to implement new concepts, component layouts and design improvements.
• Identify and resolve practical build issues, using your hands‑on experience to improve manufacturability, serviceability, reliability and performance.
• Support design changes and product improvement activity throughout the development process, providing clear practical feedback to the wider engineering team.
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient development environment while supporting Health & Safety requirements and wider team objectives.

Skills & Experience Required as a Product Development Technician:

• Relevant engineering qualification such as an HNC, HND or completed engineering apprenticeship, supported by practical hands‑on experience.
• Practical experience of mechanical assembly, with exposure to hydraulic and electrical systems and a good understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Confident using a wide range of hand and power tools, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills, with the initiative to work independently and find solutions when working with new or changing designs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with strong attention to detail, time management and basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office.

Benefits Package:

• £34,500 with the salary increasing with experience.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• 5% contributory pension, life insurance and a healthcare cashback scheme.
• Premium-rate overtime when business requirements allow, plus free on-site parking and discounted gym membership.
• Excellent opportunity to work on innovative new products, gain further technical experience and develop your career within an experienced Engineering, Development and Test & Validation team.

If this Product Development Technician role sounds like the kind of hands‑on engineering opportunity you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.