Precision Mechanical Test Technician – Day Shift

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

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.