Senior Technician, HSPI - 12 months Contract

HORIBA MIRA Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HORIBA MIRA Ltd in Basildon is seeking a hands-on coordinator to lead technicians in a busy outdoor testing environment. You will prepare vehicles and facilities for testing, allocate tasks, and mentor junior staff while supporting calibration and workshop compliance.

The role requires a mechanical/engineering background with Level 4/HNC and strong IT skills. Candidates should be adaptable and proactive in improving test methods and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating colleagues in a technical/workshop/testing setting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of vehicles, test assets and facilities for testing.
• Coordinate daily activities and allocate tasks across the technician team.
• Provide guidance and on‑the‑job training to technicians and junior team members.
• Support calibration, maintenance and workshop compliance activities.
• Maintain high health, safety and environmental standards across the facility.
• Support stock control, equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods and facilities.

Skills

Leading mentoring

Technical coordination

Workshop testing environments

IT proficiency

Education

Level 4/HNC in mechanical engineering

Job description

activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This could be an excellent opportunity for someone with a workshop, testing or engineering background who enjoys practical problem-solving, coordinating activities and working within a dynamic test environment. You'll have the opportunity to support a wide range of vehicle, safety and infrastructure testing programmes while helping to drive continuous improvement across the facility. Please note; this role involves working outdoors in all weathers.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of vehicles, test assets and facilities for vehicle, safety and security testing.
• Coordinate daily activities and allocate tasks across the technician team.
• Provide guidance, support and on-the-job training to technicians and junior team members.
• Support calibration, maintenance and workshop compliance activities.
• Help maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across the facility.
• Support stock control, equipment readiness and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, facilities and ways of working.

What you'll need

• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating colleagues within a technical, workshop or testing environment.
• A Level 4/HNC in a mechanical or engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A flexible approach and the ability to adapt within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in testing, research and development, instrumentation, calibration management or workshop/site safety activities would be advantageous but is not essential.

Please note This is a 12-month contract (Inside IR35).

Working 39 hours per week.

Rate, Up to £21