Engineering Technician

Proactive Global; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Genuine career progression

Modern engineering facilities

Cleanroom facilities

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an Engineering Technician to join a Bedford team dedicated to testing, development and continuous improvement of electronic products. The role is based in a modern engineering environment with a strong emphasis on practical problem solving and hands-on work.

You will perform routine equipment checks, prepare samples for testing, and conduct electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability tests while maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, electronics or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with product testing or laboratory testing would be beneficial.
• Soldering experience or ability to build test fixtures.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong practical skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance of testing equipment.
• Prepare products and samples for testing.
• Perform electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability testing.
• Inspect products using microscopes to identify faults and defects.
• Build and maintain test boards and fixtures.
• Edit and maintain automated test programmes.
• Record and analyse test results using Excel and engineering documentation systems.
• Maintain accurate records and traceability of test samples.
• Support engineering teams with product development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety are maintained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on engineering

Soldering experience

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Test equipment

Test fixtures

Job description

Are you a practical Engineering Technician looking for your next challenge?

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business for an Engineering Technician to join their growing team in Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a modern engineering environment, supporting the testing, development and continuous improvement of innovative electronic products.

This role would suit someone with experience within electronics, manufacturing, product testing or a technical laboratory environment who enjoys hands‑on engineering and problem solving.

What’s on Offer

• Monday to Friday working hours
• Company pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Modern engineering and cleanroom facilities
• Stable, supportive working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance of testing equipment.
• Prepare products and samples for testing.
• Perform electrical, thermal and mechanical reliability testing.
• Inspect products using microscopes to identify faults and defects.
• Build and maintain test boards and fixtures.
• Edit and maintain automated test programmes.
• Record and analyse test results using Excel and engineering documentation systems.
• Maintain accurate records and traceability of test samples.
• Support engineering teams with product development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety are maintained.

About You

• Previous experience within an engineering, electronics or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of product testing or laboratory testing would be beneficial.
• Soldering experience or the ability to build test fixtures.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong practical skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

If you’re looking to join a business that invests in its people and offers long‑term career development, we’d love to hear from you.