Test Technician

RSS Wessex Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established electronics manufacturer in Poole is seeking a skilled Test Technician to take ownership of product testing and fault-finding. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical & Electronics and hands-on experience. This role offers a stable, long-term opportunity with a profit-related bonus and 20 days of holiday, rising to 23 after a year.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus (approx. £200/month)

20 days holiday (rising to 23 after 1 year)

Stable, long-term role with development opportunities

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in testing, diagnostics, and repair.
• Strong understanding of electronic testing methods and ESD procedures.
• Familiarity with IPC 620/610 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Testing and inspecting manufactured and purchased products to specification.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out component-level repairs.
• Maintaining production test equipment and performing routine maintenance.

Skills

Electronic testing methods

ESD procedures

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical & Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Microsoft Office

VB programming

Job description

Test Technician | Poole | £44,000 DOE

Are you an electronics technician with hands-on experience in testing, diagnostics, and repair? Do you enjoy solving problems and working with a wide variety of bespoke audio and electronics products?

We’re working with a well-established electronics manufacturer based in Poole that has been designing and delivering high-quality audio and communications components for over 50 years. As they continue to grow, they’re now looking for a skilled Test Technician to join their production team and take ownership of product testing, fault-finding, and ongoing improvement across a wide product range.

As a Test Technician, you’ll benefit from:

• Profit-related bonus (approx. £200/month)
• 20 days holiday (rising to 23 after 1 year)
• Stable, long-term role with development opportunities
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (No weekend working)

As a Test Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Testing and inspecting manufactured and purchased products to specification
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out component-level repairs including PCB rework
• Supporting prototype builds and developing test systems and fixtures
• Maintaining production test equipment and performing routine minor maintenance
• Writing and updating test procedures, schedules, and calibration documentation

As a Test Technician, your experience will include:

• A Level 3 qualification in Electrical & Electronics or equivalent hands-on experience
• Strong understanding of electronic testing methods and ESD procedures
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and VB programming
• Ideally, familiarity with IPC 620/610 standards and confident communication skills

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who’s eager to work with a collaborative, innovative business and contribute to the development of high-performance audio products. Apply today or speak with Sophie at Rubicon for more information.