Test Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Test Technician in the Addlestone area. This role involves conducting visual and functional tests on electronic units, documenting all processes, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have over three years of relevant experience, familiarity with diagnostic tools, and the ability to work on sensitive projects. An exciting opportunity in the defense sector awaits.

Qualifications

• Over three years of hands-on involvement in a production or industrial setting.
• Skilled in using standard lab instruments.
• Competent in the safe and effective use of manual tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed visual and functional checks on electronic units.
• Document all test processes formally.
• Ensure all work meets quality expectations.

Skills

Hands-on involvement in a production or industrial setting

Collaboration with technical and design teams

Experience with diagnostic instruments

Issue resolution at the component level

Knowledge of electrical systems and electronic circuitry

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Voltage meters

Job description

Test Technician - Addlestone Area - Defence Industry

£30 - £40 p/h | Depending on experience

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Technician to join a UK known defence manufacturer in the Addlestone area. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and exciting industry!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out detailed visual and functional checks on electronic units in line with industry standards during or prior to final testing
• Document all test processes formally, including setup configurations for hardware, software, and embedded code
• Use standard lab instruments to take precise electrical measurements
• Identify and report inconsistencies or errors found in technical or test documentation
• Learn and work within the required system tools, ensuring timely and accurate logging of all relevant data and progress notes
• Follow all health and safety protocols, maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times
• Ensure all work meets quality expectations and is completed within set project timelines
• Accurately log any faults or issues discovered during testing, maintaining thorough and reliable test records
• Comply with all internal procedures, guidelines, and operational standards set by the organization

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Over three years of hands-on involvement in a production or industrial setting
• Regular collaboration with technical and design teams on engineering-focused tasks
• Background in handling sensitive or classified projects, particularly within the defense sector
• Familiarity with a wide array of diagnostic instruments, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analysis tools, voltage meters, and bench power units
• Skilled in identifying and resolving issues at the component level across both analogue and digital systems
• Competent in the safe and effective use of manual tools and electronic testing devices
• Able to interpret and work from both technical schematics and operational test documents
• Strong foundational knowledge of parts used in electronic assemblies
• Basic grasp of principles related to electrical systems and electronic circuitry

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.