Electromechanical Test Technician (Temp-to-Perm)

Holt Engineering; Fair Oak; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Southampton, UK is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join a medium‑volume, low‑mix manufacturing team. The role covers assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electromechanical assemblies, working with production engineering to support continuous improvement.

You’ll be comfortable with bench equipment, reading schematics, and hand soldering, with a practical, quality‑focused approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic assembly and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and specifications.
• Proficient with circuit boards and bench test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot electronic assemblies using bench equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Perform hand soldering of discrete surface mount components.
• Perform Electrical and Mechanical test operations as defined by routings, manufacturing instructions and drawings.
• Identify fault findings and propose rework activities for customers and developmental items.
• Work from blueprints, schematics, sketches, manuals, samples, and general instructions.
• Manufacture products to customer expectations while minimising waste and scrap.
• Identify faults in electronic and control equipment and support corrective actions.
• Remove and replace defective or failed parts. Support junior technicians where required and check quality of work.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Troubleshooting

Hand soldering

Reading blueprints

Circuit boards

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Bench equipment

Job description

Holt Engineering in Southampton, UK is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join a medium‑volume, low‑mix manufacturing team. The role covers assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electromechanical assemblies, working with production engineering to support continuous improvement.

You’ll be comfortable with bench equipment, reading schematics, and hand soldering, with a practical, quality‑focused approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.