Test Engineer

The Business Connection; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Basildon is seeking a Test Engineer to execute test protocols for aerosol production lines. The ideal candidate will have a formal engineering qualification and proficiency in MS Office, along with experience in formal testing processes. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including life cover, pension contributions, and a Christmas bonus.

Benefits

Christmas bonus

Profit-related bonus

Life Cover

Private Healthcare

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a formal engineering qualification.
• Proficiency in MS Office essential.
• Experience in formal testing processes required.

Responsibilities

• Execute established test protocols.
• Complete all relevant test documentation.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment as required.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Solid understanding of automated equipment

Previous experience in formal testing processes

Education

Formal engineering qualification

Job description

Test Engineer

We are currently seeking a Test Engineer to join our Documentation Department in Basildon, Essex. This role involves executing comprehensive test protocols as part of the commissioning process for aerosol production lines assembled at our facility, prior to formal customer acceptance testing. The technician will ensure equipment functions as designed by following a detailed set of mandated tests, reporting results for project team review, and supporting Project Managers and Engineering Technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute established test protocols
• Complete all relevant test documentation
• Report incidents, deviations, or failures identified during test execution
• Provide detailed feedback on executed tests and outcomes
• Identify improvements to test processes to enhance efficiency
• Liaise with customer validation teams during Factory Acceptance and on‑site testing
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment as required

Requirements

• Formal engineering qualification
• Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Word and Excel
• A solid understanding of automated equipment and machinery
• Previous experience in formal testing processes

Benefits

• Working hours: Total weekly working hours: 37½ – 09:00‑12:30 and 14:00‑16:00
• 23 days + 2 discretionary days + Bank Holidays, 3 + discretionary to be saved for Xmas.
• Bonus – a Christmas bonus and a profit‑related bonus.
• Life Cover – Immediate life and accident cover.
• Pension – automatically enrolled at 4% employer and 5% employee, which is the statutory minimum for our scheme. (After 2 years, the employer will contribute 8.5% as long as the employee contributes 4%)
• Private Healthcare (After two years, they can join the private healthcare scheme)
• Disability Cover (After four years, get disability coverage.)
• Free on‑site parking
• Café
• Cycle to work scheme – eligibility dependant on length of service

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note this is not a sponsored job. Candidates must have full rights to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements at any point.