Precision Test Operator | Quality & Inspection

Kingston Bagpuize; Kingston Bagpuize; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Bagpuize is seeking a Test Operative to join our client's team in Abingdon, Oxford on a temp-to-perm basis. You will perform testing and inspection of products, assemblies, and components to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.

The role requires working to engineering drawings and procedures, recording test results, maintaining quality records, and collaborating with colleagues to support production while adhering to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings, technical documentation and test procedures.
• Experience with testing equipment and measurement tools is advantageous.
• Understanding of quality standards and inspection processes in manufacturing.
• Ability to identify faults and carry out basic corrective actions.
• Attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspection of products, assemblies and components per drawings, specs and procedures.
• Use testing equipment, tools and documentation to verify performance and compliance.
• Maintain structured, accurate test records and quality paperwork.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to support production activities.
• Identify faults, investigate issues and apply basic corrective actions.
• Escalate complex faults or non-conformances and support CAPA activities.
• Follow health & safety policies and ensure a safe working environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and product quality.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Testing equipment

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Tools

Measuring instruments

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Kingston Bagpuize is seeking a Test Operative to join our client's team in Abingdon, Oxford on a temp-to-perm basis. You will perform testing and inspection of products, assemblies, and components to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.

The role requires working to engineering drawings and procedures, recording test results, maintaining quality records, and collaborating with colleagues to support production while adhering to health and safety policies.