Senior Test Technician Lead - Vehicle & Safety Testing

Horiba Instruments Inc.; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HORIBA MIRA is seeking a Senior Technician to join the HSPI team in Nuneaton on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). The role focuses on hands-on support for vehicle, safety and security testing programmes, while guiding technicians and ensuring high safety and quality standards.

The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions. Key responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, supporting calibration and workshop compliance, and driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating colleagues in a technical, workshop or testing environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Problem solving

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Level 4/HNC in mechanical or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HORIBA MIRA is seeking a Senior Technician to join the HSPI team in Nuneaton on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). The role focuses on hands-on support for vehicle, safety and security testing programmes, while guiding technicians and ensuring high safety and quality standards.

The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions. Key responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, supporting calibration and workshop compliance, and driving continuous improvement across