Engineering Technician

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd seeks an Engineering Technician for a 12-month PAYE contract at our R&D test facility in Hinckley. The role focuses on preparing and operating test equipment, supporting engineers and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 engineering qualification and hands-on experience in workshops or test environments, with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in engineering workshop, manufacturing, test facility or similar.
• Good practical engineering skills and hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work safely with engineering equipment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up engineering test equipment and facilities.
• Supporting Engineers and Technicians with the execution of engineering tests.
• Preparing and installing test instrumentation and associated equipment.
• Carrying out checks on test equipment and facilities prior to testing.
• Undertaking facility and test equipment maintenance before and after testing.
• Supporting the safe and efficient operation of engineering test facilities.
• Using computer-based data collection and test systems.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and equipment condition.
• Following appropriate engineering, safety and quality procedures when working with high-value equipment.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Data collection systems

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

Test instrumentation

Engineering equipment

Job description

Engineering Technician - Engineering R&D Test Facility

12-Month PAYE Contract, £17.00-£19.00 per hour + Shift Premium, Approx. £35,000-£40,000 Annual Earnings

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire / Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Contract: 12-month PAYE contract

Hours: 39 hours per week

Choice of early or late shift pattern:

• Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 5:00am-1:00pm
• Late Shift: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm-midnight

Are you an Engineering Technician, Mechanical Technician, Workshop Technician or Test Technician looking for a 12-month contract within a state-of-the-art engineering research and development facility?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced engineering team supporting the preparation, set-up and execution of engineering testing within a highly advanced R&D test environment.

The role would suit a practical, hands‑on Engineering Technician who enjoys working with engineering equipment, solving technical problems and supporting engineers and technicians to deliver testing safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

A background in automotive, vehicle testing, engineering workshops, manufacturing, facilities or test environments would be beneficial, although candidates with a strong general engineering background will also be considered.

The Engineering Technician Role

As an Engineering Technician, you will work alongside experienced Engineers and Technicians to prepare specialist equipment and facilities for engineering tests. You will play an important hands‑on role in ensuring test facilities, equipment and instrumentation are correctly prepared and maintained before, during and after testing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and setting up engineering test equipment and specialist test facilities.
• Supporting Engineers and Technicians with the execution of engineering tests.
• Preparing and installing test instrumentation and associated equipment.
• Carrying out checks on test equipment and facilities prior to testing.
• Undertaking facility and test equipment maintenance before and after testing.
• Supporting the safe and efficient operation of engineering test facilities.
• Using computer-based data collection and test systems.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and equipment condition.
• Following appropriate engineering, safety and quality procedures when working with specialist and high-value equipment.

Engineering Technician - Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a practical and technically capable Engineering Technician, Mechanical Technician, Workshop Technician, Test Technician or Maintenance Technician who is comfortable working in a hands‑on engineering environment.

You should have:

• A minimum Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent, such as an engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or BTEC.
• Previous experience working within an engineering workshop, manufacturing environment, test facility, laboratory, maintenance environment or similar.
• Good practical engineering skills and a hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work safely and methodically with engineering equipment and machinery.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• Good basic computer skills, with the ability to use computer-based data collection systems.
• Previous experience with vehicles, automotive engineering, vehicle testing or an automotive workshop would be advantageous but is not essential.

The role could therefore suit candidates from a variety of practical engineering backgrounds, including:

• Engineering Technician
• Mechanical Technician
• Workshop Technician
• Test Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Manufacturing Technician
• Facilities Technician
• Automotive Technician
• Vehicle Technician
• R&D Technician
• Laboratory Technician

This Engineering Technician job is commutable from Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coventry, Leicester, Tamworth, Lutterworth, Rugby, Coalville, Market Bosworth, and Narborough.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”