Research and Development Technician

Hunter Selection; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Company pension 9%

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sick pay scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Training and development

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Research and Development Technician in Cardiff to support product development, testing, and continuous improvement within a hands-on engineering environment.

This role suits someone with experience in manufacturing, engineering, materials testing, or product development who enjoys practical work. Salary ranges from £26,000 to £28,000 per year, plus a range of benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on engineering or technical experience in product development or manufacturing.
• Practical skills in assembly, testing, or mechanical adjustments.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings.
• Self-motivated to work independently within a small team.
• Strong attention to detail and delivering high-quality work.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assembly and testing of new and enhanced steel door set products.
• Conduct hands-on engineering tasks following instructions from R&D Engineers.
• Support value engineering projects by carrying out practical trials and adjustments.
• Set up and operate in-house development tests, documenting results accurately.
• Ensure components and prototypes are prepared to specification for design validation.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Mechanical testing

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Detail-oriented

Excel & Office

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Research and Development Technician

Cardiff

23915/611

£26'000 to £28'000 per annum + pension, share scheme and more.

A well-established specialist manufacturer within the manufacturing sector is looking to appoint an R&D Technician to support product development, testing, and continuous improvement activities. This role would suit someone with experience in manufacturing, engineering, materials testing, or product development who enjoys a hands‑on technical environment.

Salary & Benefits

• A starting salary of up to £26'000 TO £28'000
• Annual profit share, up to 10%
• 9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)
• up to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking
• Excellent training and development

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in the assembly and testing of new and enhanced steel door set products.
• Conduct hands‑on engineering tasks, following instructions from R&D Engineers.
• Support value engineering projects by carrying out practical trials and adjustments.
• Set up and operate in-house development tests, documenting results accurately.
• Ensure components and prototypes are prepared to specification for further design validation.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while maintaining effective communication with the R&D Engineers.
• Maintain and organise tools, equipment, and materials within the R&D workspace.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting practical enhancements based on testing outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven hands‑on engineering or technical experience, preferably in product development or manufacturing.
• Practical skills in assembly, testing, or mechanical adjustments.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently within a small team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes or product testing equipment is an advantage.
• Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell