Test Technician

MacTaggart Scott; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive leave policy

Career development & learning support

Wellbeing programmes

Health & lifestyle benefits

Pension scheme & referral rewards

Onsite parking & canteen

Job summary

MacTaggart Scott is seeking a motivated Test Technician to join the Test Department in Loanhead, Edinburgh. You will own test activities, lead Test Fitters and Apprentices, and collaborate with Engineering to maintain high safety and quality standards on hydraulic and electrical systems.

You will document procedures, support test process development, and contribute to continuous improvement in a defence industry setting. A hands‑on role requiring precision and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Traditional mechanical engineering apprenticeship required.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Experience in pressure testing, functional testing and hydraulic flushing.
• Experience performing load testing on components and fabrications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, hydraulic and electrical circuits.
• Experience with DOL starters, star delta, soft starts and drives.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel & Word).
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail; proactive and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform hydraulic and functional testing activities.
• Ensure all test procedures are documented, maintained and adhered to.
• Act as liaison between Engineering and shop floor.
• Extract functional requirements from engineering data to support test equipment development.
• Complete route cards and Test Instruction Sheets accurately.
• Support efficiency, quality and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Assist in trials for new processes and improvements.
• Promote and maintain health & safety standards.
• Support apprentices and fitters with technical guidance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Hydraulic systems & equipment

Pressure testing

Functional testing

Load testing

Engineering drawings & circuits

DOL starters, star delta & drives

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Analytical & problem-solving

Self-motivated & proactive

Education

Traditional Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or City & Guilds equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

Reactec software

Job description

Location: On site, Loanhead, Edinburgh

Working Pattern: 4 Day Week – Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:45

Join Our Team: Test Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Technician to join our Test Department, reporting directly to the Test Supervisor. This is a hands‑on, shop floor–based role where you will play a key part in delivering safe, efficient and right‑first‑time test operations across a range of complex hydraulic and electrical systems.

This position offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of test activities, provide leadership to Test Fitters and Apprentices, and work closely with Engineering and Planning teams to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and performance are achieved.

About Us

MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, delivering complete engineered solutions from initial concept and design through to manufacture, commissioning and through-life support. Established in 1898, we combine a proud heritage with a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and technical excellence.

Working within highly regulated military and naval environments, security, professionalism and precision are at the heart of everything we do.

What is the Job About?

As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out test activities in accordance with engineering instructions and approved procedures. You will act as a key technical link between Engineering and the shop floor, ensuring test requirements are fully understood, documented and delivered.

• Success in this role will be measured by:
• Safe execution of all allocated tasks
• Efficient, right-first-time testing
• Strong technical leadership and collaboration
• Adherence to quality standards and documentation processes
• Proactive engagement in continuous improvement initiatives

You will also support the development of test processes, specifications and documentation, working alongside the Test Engineering team and Acceptance & Test Manager to maintain the highest operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinating and performing hydraulic and functional testing activities
• Ensuring all test procedures are documented, maintained and adhered to
• Acting as liaison between Engineering and shop floor teams
• Extracting functional requirements from engineering data to support development and installation of test equipment
• Accurately completing all route cards and Test Instruction Sheets (T.I.S.)
• Supporting efficiency, quality and cost-reduction initiatives
• Assisting in trials for new processes and improvements
• Promoting and maintaining strong health & safety standards
• Supporting apprentices and fitters with technical guidance

About You

You are technically capable, detail-oriented and motivated to deliver excellence. You enjoy working with minimal supervision, taking ownership of tasks while supporting those around you. You communicate effectively at all levels and thrive in a collaborative engineering environment.

You understand the importance of safety, quality and security particularly within defence environments and approach your work with professionalism and integrity.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Traditional Mechanical engineering apprenticeship
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or City & Guilds equivalent
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and equipment
• Experience in pressure testing, functional testing and hydraulic flushing
• Experience performing load testing on components and fabrications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, hydraulic and electrical circuits
• Experience working with DOL starters, star delta, soft starts and drives
• Competent using MS Office (Excel & Word)
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with ability to deliver high standards of workmanship
• Self-motivated, flexible and proactive approach

Security Requirement

Due to the nature of our work, the successful candidate must satisfy Ministry of Defence security requirements.

Desirable

• Experience using LabVIEW and Reactec software
• IOSH qualification (or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel capability (graphs and formulas)

Your Future at MacTaggart Scott – What We Offer

• Comprehensive Leave Policy including annual leave, paid parental leave, and military reservist leave.
• Career Development & Learning Support through our dedicated Learning and Development team.
• Wellbeing Programmes including an Employee Assistance Programme, online resources, and onsite nurse.
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits such as life insurance, sick pay, free flu jabs, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Financial & Recognition Rewards including pension scheme and generous employee referral programme.
• Convenience & Facilities: free onsite parking, canteen, and employee discounts.

If you are a driven Test Technician looking to work in a technically demanding, safety‑critical environment where quality and teamwork are paramount, we would love to hear from you.