Test Team Leader

Orion Electrotech; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Reading seeks a Test Team Leader with a strong background in electro-mechanical testing. This role involves overseeing daily operations and managing a team while ensuring product quality. Join a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus public holidays

Life Insurance

Medical & Dental Cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical, testing, or engineering-related role.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in electro-mechanical or electronics testing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electronic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the test team to meet departmental objectives.
• Perform and oversee functional testing and calibration of assemblies.
• Manage customer repairs and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal Ticketing Systems

Job description

Test Team Leader

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts
Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 (Depending on experience)
Benefits: 21 days holiday public holidays, Life Insurance, Medical & Dental Cover

About the Test Team Leader Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Team Leader to join a dynamic and innovative engineering company based in Reading. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in electro-mechanical testing and calibration, who thrives in a fast-paced and quality-focused environment.

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Test & Calibration Department, managing a small team of technicians, handling customer repairs and returns, and ensuring all products meet the highest standards through rigorous testing and documentation.

Key Responsibilities of the Test Team Leader

• Lead, manage, and support the test team to meet departmental objectives and deadlines

• Perform and oversee functional testing and calibration of mechanical and electronic assemblies

• Manage and monitor customer repairs and returns through the internal ticketing system

• Collaborate with engineering, production, sales, and customer service teams to streamline operations

• Identify and resolve equipment issues and quality concerns promptly and efficiently

• Maintain and enforce safety standards and best practices within the test environment

• Ensure accurate documentation and traceability of all test results and processes

Requirements for the Test Team Leader

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical, testing, or engineering-related role

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within an electro-mechanical or electronics testing environment

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and electronic schematics

• Proficiency with standard PC applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and internal ticketing systems

Why Apply?

Join a forward-thinking team that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering solutions that make a difference.

Apply now and bring your leadership and technical skills to a company that champions quality, teamwork, and innovation.

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