R+D Technician

Avanti Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist research and development organisation in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an R&D Technician. This role offers the chance to engage with a variety of technologies while supporting the development of advanced systems. Candidates should possess relevant education and practical experience, demonstrating strong problem solving and communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a private medical plan, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional Christmas shutdown

Private medical plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to work and electric car schemes

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronics or prototyping.
• Familiarity with CAD or 3D printing is desirable.
• Eligible for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and test prototype R&D systems.
• Perform hands-on electronics tasks like soldering and PCB assembly.
• Support experiments and field trials, including data capture.

Skills

Practical problem solving

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Degree or equivalent in engineering, physics or related discipline

Tools

CAD tools

3D printing equipment

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

A specialist, high-tech research and development organisation is looking for a hands‑on R&D Technician to join its expanding engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys practical work, problem solving and getting involved across a wide range of technologies.

You will support the development of advanced sensing and prototype systems used in real‑world trials. The work is varied, fast‑moving and ideal for someone who enjoys learning new skills, experimenting and helping to turn early‑stage concepts into functioning hardware and software.

The Role

• Build, assemble and test prototype R&D systems across electronics, mechanical and software domains.
• Carry out hands‑on electronics tasks including soldering, wiring, PCB assembly and basic troubleshooting.
• Use CAD tools and 3D printing equipment to create custom mechanical parts.
• Operate laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and power supplies.
• Support experiments and field trials, including data capture, measurement and practical setup tasks.
• Record findings clearly and contribute to technical reports, documentation and presentations.
• Work closely with engineers and scientists to support day‑to‑day project activities.
• Take ownership of tasks and apply a methodical, detail‑focused approach to problem solving.

Candidate Profile

• Degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in engineering, physics or a related discipline.
• Practical, hands‑on experience with electronics, lab test equipment or prototyping.
• Familiarity with CAD or 3D printing tools is highly desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working across multiple engineering areas and learning new skills quickly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a small, multi‑disciplinary team.
• UK national and eligible for security clearance.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus additional Christmas shutdown
• Private medical plan
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes