Test Technician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment seeks a Test Technician on behalf of a client in the marine radar and navigation sector. The role is based in North London and involves testing, fault-finding, rework and assembly of complex electromechanical equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a military engineering background with experience in RF testing and the ability to read drawings and schematics, while maintaining quality records and contributing to continuous improvement in a specialist civilian

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic or electromechanical equipment.
• RF testing and fault-finding advantageous.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with soldering, wiring and electronic rework.
• Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive testing, including RF testing, of electromechanical equipment.
• Undertake fault-finding, troubleshooting, rework and assembly.
• Work from engineering drawings, schematics and technical procedures.
• Complete soldering, wiring, crimping and detailed printed circuit board rework.
• Inspect work to ensure accuracy and quality standards are maintained.
• Identify faults and implement effective solutions.
• Assist with test documentation and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Raise defect reports and maintain accurate records.
• Work as part of a team, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant working environment.

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Reading schematics

Tools

Soldering equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

JMB98 - Test Technician

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Test Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer or service leaver looking to transfer their technical skills into a specialist civilian engineering environment, with the opportunity to develop a long-term career within the marine radar and navigation industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for testing, fault-finding, rework and assembly of complex electromechanical equipment used within a specialist marine radar navigation product range.

Our client is particularly interested in individuals from Royal Navy Weapon Engineering, Radar, Communications, RAF Avionics, REME Electronics or similar technical backgrounds, where experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex equipment can be highly transferable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive testing, including RF testing, of electromechanical equipment.
• Undertake fault‑finding, troubleshooting, rework and assembly.
• Work from engineering drawings, schematics and technical procedures.
• Complete soldering, wiring, crimping and detailed printed circuit board rework.
• Inspect work to ensure accuracy and quality standards are maintained.
• Identify faults and implement effective solutions.
• Assist with test documentation and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Raise defect reports and maintain accurate records.
• Work as part of a team, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant working environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with electronic or electromechanical equipment.
• RF testing and fault‑finding experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with soldering, wiring and electronic rework.
• Strong practical engineering and problem‑solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Radar or communications equipment experience would be beneficial.

Career Development

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer to transfer their existing technical knowledge into a specialist civilian industry, developing further experience in RF testing, electronics and marine radar technology.