Production Test Engineer

Techtest Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace equipment manufacturer in Hereford is seeking a Production Test Engineer. The role requires an engineering qualification and an electronics background. Responsibilities include testing components for airborne Search and Rescue equipment and operating test equipment. The position offers a full-time schedule with standard working hours and various benefits such as free refreshments, social events, and a generous holiday scheme including your birthday off.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments (tea and coffee)

Casual dress

Company social events

Opportunity for company bonuses

Annual cost of living reviews

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long service holiday accrual

Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification is essential.
• Experience in electronics preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings required.

Responsibilities

• Test components and products for airborne Search and Rescue equipment.
• Identify production test failures and advise on rework.
• Operate test equipment effectively.

Skills

Relevant engineering qualification

Sound work ethic

Electronics background

Ability to read technical drawings

Job description

PRODUCTION TEST ENGINEER – ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Currently we are looking for a Production Test Engineer to join us at our Production Facility in Rotherwas to work closely with the Techtest Department Supervisor to ensure production targets and build standards are met.

Qualities Required

• Relevant engineering qualification.
• Sound work ethic.
• A naturally enquiring mind.
• An electronics background is essential.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• The testing of components and products utilised on airborne Search and Rescue equipment and identify production test failures and advise to achieve satisfactory rework.
• The operation of test equipment.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

Working Hours and Salary

• Full time position.
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.
• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.

Contact

If you want to find out more about one of Herefordshire’s largest hi‑tech companies then please visit our website; www.hr‑smith.com. If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to [e-mail].
The HR Department, H R Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ.