Test Support Technician/Engineer

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Test Support Technician/Engineer to manage and deliver structural tests critical for projects. The role requires robust technical skills, understanding of aerospace environments, and the ability to work with various materials. Candidates should have a minimum ONC/HNC education and practical experience with workshop tools. This position offers a salary between £38,000 and £45,000 depending on experience, plus benefits including flexible working hours and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge of workshop equipment.
• Ability to work from technical drawings.
• Knowledge of structural loading systems.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and deliver structural tests.
• Ensure communication and reporting to test customers.
• Coordinate internal and external contributors.
• Provide expertise during assembly of test means.

Skills

Operating workshop equipment

Problem-solving from technical drawings

Knowledge of structural loading systems

Experience with composite materials

Excellent communication skills in English

Self-motivated and proactive

Ability to work in a team

Education

Minimum ONC/HNC or equivalent training

Tools

Lathe

Miller

Pillar drill

Job description

Job Description

Test Support Technician/Engineer

Location: Filton, Bristol

Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and deliver structural tests from level 6 to level 2 of the Test Pyramid and other business‑critical projects. Define tests in adherence to the Structures Test Process and in respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools.
• Integrate the 1ACMT transnational skills to deliver tests on time, cost and quality.
• Ensure communication and reporting to the test customer.
• Concept design ensuring time, cost and quality objectives.
• Prepare a pre‑design (3‑D study) for specification release.
• Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.
• Ensure configuration management of drawings and 3‑D data.
• Provide specimen interface drawings.
• Ensure test‑means interfaces comply with specimen loading areas.
• Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing.
• Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.
• Coordinate all internal and external contributors, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Launch subcontracting activities, managing purchasing and goods receipt.
• Anticipate, identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Ensure regular reporting to other colleagues and teams in the test centre.
• Participate in the Test Centre SQCDP and weekly team meetings.
• Integrate, develop and introduce new lean policies, methods and ways‑of‑working aligned with the transnational business requirements and strategy of IACMT.
• Provide feedback and knowledge transfer so lessons learned from previous programmes are shared with the team.
• Support the development of training methodology and material.

Requirements

• Educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC or demonstrate practical proficiency from a recognised training/development programme such as City and Guilds, Engineering Industrial Training Board, a company apprenticeship, etc.
• Practical knowledge and skills to operate workshop equipment (lathe, miller, pillar drill, etc.) and perform manual fitting tasks.
• The ability to work from technical drawings and problem‑solve.
• Knowledge of basic structural loading systems including load cells, hydraulic actuators, fixation points, etc. – understanding function, safe handling, maintenance and assembly.
• Experience with aluminium, steel, titanium alloys and composite materials.
• Autonomous, creative, lean. Strong understanding of aerospace work environments.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to support business needs through multi‑skilling, multi‑tasking and working extended hours when required.
• Independent and structured working style.
• Part 66 maintenance experience with aircraft structural repairs (current licence not required) or equivalent armed forces experience in this field.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (flexi‑time).
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.

Contract & Salary

End date for applicants: Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Interviews: From w/c 19th January 2026.

Start date: January 2026.

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 dependant on experience.

Company

Testia Limited

Equal Opportunities

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.