Test Technician

TipTopJob; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector offers a significant opportunity for a Test Technician in Bristol. The role involves testing critical engineering components for reputable clients across various industries, including Defence and Oil & Gas. Candidates must possess an engineering qualification and have experience in testing and CNC operations. Excellent benefits and a chance to work internationally are also offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Onsite bonus

DIS

Free parking

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Advanced engineering apprenticeship or Toolmaking qualification required.
• Experience in machine operation desirable.
• Must communicate effectively, especially in diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical testing of various engineering components.
• Set and operate CNC machinery.
• Provide accurate test results to engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Testing

CNC Programming

Effective Communication

Forklift Operation

Structural Materials Testing

Education

Level 3 Advanced engineering apprenticeship

Toolmaking qualification

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Test Technician
Bristol
GBP32,000 - GBP36,000 + 2 Bonus schemes + DIS + Enhanced Pension + Free parking

Great opportunity to join a niche company in a crucial role, testing a variety of parts and components for customers in industries such as Defence and Oil and Gas. Also setting and operating CNC machinery.

The Role:

Mechanical Testing of machinery.
Working in a Team of 4 Test Technicians - 1 is retiring in August, hence the vacancy.
In Lehman 039;s terms, they measure stresses in engineering components.
Typical parts they test are; Landing gears, oil and gas pipe lines, Nuclear components.
Work with prestigious clients such as; Rolls Royce, EDF and Airbus.
Stress testing - drilling holes through components essentially and recording results accurately.
Setting and Operating CNC machinery.
Sending test results/data through to the engineers upstairs.
90% in Bristol - 10% 2/3 weeks anywhere in world at client sites testing their parts and components if too big to be brought to Bristol - typically once a year.

The Candidate:

Level 3 Advanced engineering apprenticeship OR Toolmaking qualification.
Experience operating Forklifts - desirable.
Experience of structural materials testing - desirable.
Programming and use of CNC machines.
Effectively communicate with persons whose first language may not be English.

The Benefits:

Discretionary bonus

Onsite bonus

DIS

Free parking

Enhanced pension

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.