Senior Lab & Test Rig Technician – Onsite

Uk Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 7%

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Site closure Christmas

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Senior Testing Rigs & Labs Technician to provide advanced hands-on technical support within our experimental laboratories and workshop. You will build, operate and maintain testing rigs and laboratory systems to support prototype development and experimental programmes.

You will mentor junior technicians and apprentices, translate drawings into robust setups, and ensure safety and high technical standards in all activities.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in a STEM discipline (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent experience).
• Proven hands-on experience in laboratory, workshop, prototype or experimental test environments.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical skills, able to work from technical drawings and documentation.
• Experience assembling, commissioning, operating or maintaining test rigs or experimental equipment.
• Awareness of laboratory hazards and safe working practices.
• Experience contributing to risk assessments and safety documentation.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and manage competing tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting or guiding less-experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on laboratory and experimental work, including fabrication, assembly, integration, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of testing rigs and equipment.
• Support the safe and effective day-to-day operation of testing rigs and laboratory facilities.
• Apply practical mechanical and/or electrical expertise to translate drawings, schematics and test plans into robust physical setups.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during builds and experimental operations, escalating novel or higher-risk problems as required.
• Contribute to risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work within laboratory environments.
• Take responsibility for defined operational areas such as tooling, consumables, equipment organisation or calibration coordination.
• Maintain accurate records for equipment status, servicing, calibration and experimental activities.
• Support the collection, handling and basic processing of experimental data.
• Contribute practical input to experimental planning, design reviews and operational improvement activities.
• Guide and mentor junior technicians and apprentices, promoting good laboratory practice and safe working.

Skills

STEM qualification

Hands-on lab experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Drawings & documentation

Mentoring others

Clear communication

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Senior Testing Rigs & Labs Technician to provide advanced hands-on technical support within our experimental laboratories and workshop. You will build, operate and maintain testing rigs and laboratory systems to support prototype development and experimental programmes.

You will mentor junior technicians and apprentices, translate drawings into robust setups, and ensure safety and high technical standards in all activities.