Propulsion Test Technician

Intertek Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Real Living Wage employer

Job summary

Intertek Group is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician to join our engine testing facility. You will prepare test hardware, set up and operate engine test cells, monitor activity and assist with troubleshooting in collaboration with experienced engineers.

This role suits someone who enjoys practical mechanical work and wants to deepen hands-on expertise in a professional propulsion testing environment, with a strong emphasis on safety, data quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering is desirable.
• Hands-on experience in automotive, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on propulsion systems using laboratory-based facilities as directed by project engineer or customer engineer.
• Monitor and record test data, ensuring it meets quality and performance standards; raise anomalies to project engineers.
• Support troubleshooting and resolving issues in a methodical manner, introducing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Assist in administrative tasks related to test scheduling, documentation, data management and hardware inventories to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Support project hardware and electrical preparation, assembly, disassembly and modification activities.
• Perform basic fabrication activities to meet project hardware mounting and fixture requirements.
• Support maintenance, cleaning and organising activities to ensure the facility remains safe, functional and efficient.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies, operational efficiency and standardisation.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional internal and client teams.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.
• Support risk assessment of safe working in the test environment and the actioning of risk items.

Skills

Hands-on experience in automotive/mech

Education

Vocational qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Required skills and experience:

• Vocational qualification in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline is desirable.
• Hands-on experience in automotive, mechanical, electrical, mechatronic or similar industry relevant environment considered.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of propulsion testing, supporting the development and validation of internal combustion engine and powertrain technologies. As a Propulsion Test Technician, you will be directly involved in preparing test hardware, setting up and operating engine test facilities, monitoring test activity, and supporting troubleshooting and maintenance activities. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will play a key role in delivering customer testing programmes while contributing to the safe, efficient operation of the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical mechanical work and wants to develop their expertise within a professional engine testing environment.

Key activities:

• Conduct tests on propulsion systems using laboratory-based facilities, as outlined by project engineer or customer engineer.
• Monitor and record test data, ensuring it meets quality and performance standards. Raising any anomalies or issues observed to project engineers.
• Support the troubleshooting and resolving of issues in a methodical manner, introducing solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assist in administrative tasks related to test scheduling, documentation, data management and hardware inventories to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Support project hardware and electrical preparation, assembly, disassembly and modification activities.
• Perform basic fabrication activities to meet project hardware mounting and fixture requirements.
• Support maintenance, cleaning and organising activities to ensure the facility remains safe, functional and efficient.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies, operational efficiency and standardisation.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional internal and client teams.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.
• Support risk assessment of safe working in the test environment and the actioning of risk items.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.