Test Technician

Rubicon Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Test Technician for a 6-month contract in Cambridge. Responsibilities include preparing test units, building test equipment, and ensuring all tools are calibrated. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, computer skills, and experience in a test environment is beneficial. This role offers competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in a test environment or with precision mechanical assemblies is beneficial.
• An understanding of quality management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and marking test units accurately.
• Building test equipment such as whiffle tree branches.
• Setting up and monitoring test rigs.
• Ensuring all tools are within calibration.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the machine shop.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Strong attention to detail

Good computer literacy

Job description

Test Technician | £13.88ph | Cambridge (6-Month Contract)

As a Test Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting all aspects of static structural testing, including the setup, execution, and breakdown of test units, as well as maintaining the machine shop and assisting with special projects.

About the company:

Rubicon's client is a leading aerospace manufacturer, specialising in high-end interiors. Their work is featured in some of the world's most luxurious airlines, using advanced materials and precision engineering to create first-class seating and cabin components.

The Role

As a Test Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and marking test units accurately to XYZ coordinates
• Building test equipment such as whiffle tree branches and spreader plates
• Setting up, monitoring, and breaking down test rigs in line with plans
• Ensuring all tools and measuring equipment are within calibration
• Helping keep the machine shop clean, safe, and in good working order

About You

To be considered for this Test Technician role, you should have some of the following:

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in a test environment or with precision mechanical assemblies is beneficial
• An understanding of quality management systems and working to test plans is desirable

The Next Step

For more information on your next career step please apply via this advert or call Scott at Rubicon. We're expecting a large number of applications for this position so please apply sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment