Laboratory & Test Technician

IntaPeople; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IntaPeople is seeking a Laboratory & Test Technician in Warrington to join a multidisciplinary engineering team. You will operate and maintain vacuum and laboratory test systems, support testing programmes from setup through to completion, and work closely with engineers on diverse projects.

This role suits hands-on professionals with experience in laboratory, test, manufacturing or engineering environments and a practical approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory or testing environments.
• Ability to setup and troubleshoot measurement systems.
• Experience with calibration and maintenance of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vacuum and laboratory test systems.
• Support qualification, development and investigative testing programmes.
• Set up instrumentation, sensors and test equipment.
• Build and maintain test rigs and fixtures.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot issues during tests.
• Assist with calibration and measurement systems.

Skills

Vacuum systems

Instrumentation

Mechanical assembly

Calibration

Data acquisition

Job description

I'm supporting an innovative engineering business working at the forefront of advanced technology and scientific testing in their search for a Laboratory & Test Technician.

This is a hands‑on role that would suit someone who enjoys working with complex equipment, solving practical engineering challenges, and supporting the development and testing of cutting‑edge products.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll play a key role in the operation of specialist laboratory facilities, supporting testing programmes from setup through to completion.

As the successful Laboratory & Test Technician, you will be:

• Operating and maintaining vacuum and laboratory test systems
• Supporting qualification, development and investigative testing programmes
• Setting up instrumentation, sensors and test equipment
• Building, configuring and maintaining test rigs and fixtures
• Carrying out fault‑finding and troubleshooting activities
• Supporting calibration and measurement systems
• Assisting with laboratory and facility maintenance activities
• Working closely with engineers and technical specialists on a variety of projects

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in laboratory, test, manufacturing or engineering environments and who enjoy practical, hands‑on work.

You’ll be able to demonstrate experience in some of the following areas:

• Vacuum systems (HV/UHV)
• Instrumentation and test equipment
• Mechanical assembly
• Calibration and measurement systems
• Data acquisition or control systems
• Laboratory or testing environments
• Fault‑finding and troubleshooting

A mechanical engineering background would be advantageous, although candidates with electrical, instrumentation or closely related experience are also encouraged to apply.

Experience gained within aerospace, defence, scientific research, advanced manufacturing, instrumentation or other highly regulated engineering environments would be beneficial.