Mechanical Test Technician – Day Shift

Latitude Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

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

Key tasks include following drawings and procedures, maintaining equipment, and reporting findings. Ideal candidates have hands-on assembly/test experience, proficiency with hand tools, and good IT skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing or similar industrial environment.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and assemble mechanical components and test assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical testing, recording, processing and reporting 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

Mechanical assembly

Mechanical testing

Engineering drawings

Microsoft Excel

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

3D CAD systems

Job description

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

Key tasks include following drawings and procedures, maintaining equipment, and reporting findings. Ideal candidates have hands-on assembly/test experience, proficiency with hand tools, and good IT skills.