Lead Engineering Test Technician

Euro Projects Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro Projects Recruitment is seeking a Senior Technician – Engineering Safety Testing for a hands-on, 12-month PAYE contract. Location options include Hinckley and surrounding towns, with 39 hours per week and a shift pattern from Monday to Friday.

The role focuses on preparing and delivering vehicle, safety and security testing programmes, while coordinating Technicians and ensuring high quality, safe operations in an outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• A Level 4 / HNC engineering related qualification.
• Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in workshop, engineering, manufacturing, automotive or testing environments.
• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating colleagues within technical environments.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple activities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Strong communication with Engineers and Technicians.
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced test environment.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of vehicles, test assets and facilities for vehicle, safety and security testing.
• Coordinating daily technician activities and allocating tasks across the team.
• Providing technical guidance, support and on-the-job training to Technicians.
• Supporting the delivery of vehicle, safety, security and infrastructure testing programmes.
• Assisting with calibration, maintenance and workshop compliance activities.
• Helping maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across the test facility.
• Carrying out practical checks and preparation activities before testing.
• Identifying practical problems and helping develop effective solutions.
• Working closely with Engineers, Test Engineers and Technicians to ensure testing activities are delivered effectively.

Skills

Engineering skills

Problem solving

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 4 / HNC in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Euro Projects Recruitment is seeking a Senior Technician – Engineering Safety Testing for a hands-on, 12-month PAYE contract. Location options include Hinckley and surrounding towns, with 39 hours per week and a shift pattern from Monday to Friday.

The role focuses on preparing and delivering vehicle, safety and security testing programmes, while coordinating Technicians and ensuring high quality, safe operations in an outdoor environment.