Mechanical Test Technician

Latitude Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Test Technician for a leading engineering company in Southampton. The role involves assembling, testing and repairing mechanical products to high specifications, preparing test specimens and recording results while ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will follow drawings and procedures, operate test equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement. The position offers a day shift, competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing or a similar industrial engineering environment.
• Confident using hand tools and assembling mechanical components.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A team player with good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Strong safety awareness and good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and assemble mechanical components and test assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical testing, recording, processing and reporting test results.
• Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions and testing procedures.
• Maintain assembly equipment, tools and test equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Package finished products for dispatch.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading drawings

IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Teamwork / communication

Timekeeping

Safety awareness

Proactive attitude

Tools

3D CAD systems

Job description

Mechanical Test Technician

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Test Technician to join a leading engineering company based in Southampton.

Introduction

The successful Mechanical Test Technician will support the engineering team with the assembly, repair and testing of mechanical products and assemblies to high specifications. This hands-on role involves preparing test specimens, carrying out mechanical tests, recording results and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and assemble mechanical components and test assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical testing, recording, processing and reporting test results.
• Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions and testing procedures.
• Maintain assembly equipment, tools and test equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Package finished products for dispatch.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Ideal Experience

• Previous hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing or a similar industrial engineering environment.
• Confident using hand tools and assembling mechanical components.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A team player with good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Strong safety awareness and good timekeeping.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pressurised systems.
• Experience working with composite materials.
• Familiarity with precision data acquisition equipment.
• Experience using 3D CAD systems.

Hours

Day Shift Monday to Friday

Salary

£27,000 - £29,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Healthcare scheme
• Life Assurance