Mechanical Test Technician

H-Power; Waverley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours (37.5-hour week

Life insurance after probation

Employer-funded training and 개발ment

Planned company-wide performance bonus

Potential share options

Job summary

H-Power, a UK clean-energy technology company, seeks a Mechanical Test Technician to join the Development and Verification team at the Dunsfold facility. You will build, test and commission HY-5 ammonia cracker technology, working directly with prototype equipment and gas systems to aid engineers in developing reliable solutions.

You will operate across lab, workshop and test environments, setting up instrumentation, monitoring data, and troubleshooting mechanical issues to push technology

Qualifications

• Practical experience in mechanical assembly or engineering testing.
• Experience with prototype development or hands-on technical environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and modify equipment.
• Familiarity with pipework, instrumentation or fluid systems is useful.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and modify prototype equipment, subsystems and test rigs.
• Support development testing and commissioning of HY-5 ammonia cracker.
• Set up instrumentation and monitor test data (pressure, temperature, flow).
• Investigate faults and troubleshoot mechanical issues with engineers.
• Record test results and contribute to improvements in equipment and methods.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Engineering testing

Prototype development

Hands-on technician

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ/BTEC/HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Enjoy getting hands-on with engineering equipment, building test rigs and figuring out why things aren't working as expected?

H-Power is a UK clean-energy technology business developing innovative hydrogen and ammonia-based power systems, helping industries move away from traditional fossil fuels.

We're looking for a practical, mechanically minded Mechanical Test Technician to join the Development and Verification team, supporting the build, testing and commissioning of H-Power's HY-5 ammonia cracker technology.

This isn't a repetitive testing role. You'll work directly with prototype equipment, reactor assemblies and gas systems, helping engineers develop, troubleshoot and improve technology before it moves into operation.

What makes this opportunity interesting?

You’ll spend your time across laboratory, workshop and test environments, getting involved in a variety of hands-on engineering activities.

Your work will include:

• Building, assembling and modifying prototype equipment, subsystems and test rigs.
• Supporting development testing and commissioning of the HY-5 ammonia cracker.
• Setting up instrumentation and monitoring pressure, temperature, flow and other test data.
• Investigating faults, troubleshooting mechanical issues and helping engineers identify practical solutions.
• Recording test results and contributing to improvements in equipment, test methods and reliability.

You’ll have the opportunity to see how your work directly influences the development of H-Power's technology, rather than simply following established production or testing procedures.

What experience will you need?

We're interested in people with practical experience in mechanical assembly, engineering testing, prototype development or similar hands-on technical environments.

You’ll need to be comfortable working with engineering drawings, building or modifying equipment and investigating mechanical faults.

Some familiarity with pipework, instrumentation, fluid systems or measurement equipment would be useful.

An engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, BTEC, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience would be relevant.

You don't need previous hydrogen or gas systems experience. Full gas-safety and product training will be provided.

Due to the location of H-Power's Dunsfold facility, access to your own transport is essential.

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working hours (37.5-hour week)
• Life insurance following probation
• Employer-funded training and development
• Planned company-wide performance bonus scheme
• Potential share options, subject to board approval