Systems Test Technician

ISR Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Systems Test Technician in Southampton. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electronics, hands-on experience with test equipment, and the ability to document testing procedures clearly. Responsibilities include conducting testing, performing fault-finding activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Excellent benefits are offered alongside a salary between £38,000 to £42,000 per year.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits and incentives

Qualifications

• Background in testing, fault-finding, and troubleshooting electronics at board level.
• Solid understanding of system-level interactions and basic circuit behaviour.
• Experience creating step-by-step test documents.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, structured test procedures for system evaluation.
• Perform fault-finding activities down to board level.
• Document results and provide feedback to teams.
• Set up and operate workshop equipment properly.
• Comply with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Testing and troubleshooting electronics

Understanding of system-level interactions

Creating testing documentation

Dealing with software issues

Using electronic test equipment

Tools

Digital Voltmeter

Bench Power Supply

Oscilloscope

Job description

• Systems Test Technician
• Southampton, Hampshire (Office-Based)
• £38,000 to £42,000 per year
• Plus excellent company benefits and incentives

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly capable Systems Technician with a strong electronic background and hands‑on experience working with technical systems.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating standard workshop test equipment, following structured procedures, and assisting with system diagnostics to board level.

You will have the ability to conduct comprehensive testing on electronic components create step by step test documentation.

Training will be provided to cover any gaps in IT knowledge, but a working understanding of various aspects of IT, including traditional IP Networks, troubleshooting software and fault‑finding hardware issues would be highly beneficial.

Skills and Experience:

• A background in testing, fault‑finding and troubleshooting electronics at board level
• A solid understanding of system‑level interactions and basic circuit behaviour
• Experience of creating step by step test documents
• A keen interest or exposure to dealing with software issues (operating systems, config files)
• Experience use key electronic test equipment, including:
  • Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
  • Bench Power Supply (PSU)
  • Oscilloscope

NB: Candidates must be able to pass basic criminal background checks before commencing in this role.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Create clear, structured test procedures for system evaluation, validation, and troubleshooting
• Perform fault‑finding activities down to board level (not component level)
• Document results from testing and fault‑finding activities and provide feedback to engineering and project teams
• Correctly set up and operate a workshop bench power supply (PSU)
• Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Applications:

For further information on this role and some of the opportunities we have working as a Systems Test Technician based in Southampton; please call James Sample here at ISR Recruitment or please send your CV ASAP to James Sample for a call back in the strictest confidence?