Test Technician

Latitude Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment is seeking a Test Technician for a leading engineering company in Southampton. The role involves assembling, testing and repairing mechanical products to high specifications, preparing test specimens, recording results and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Key tasks include following drawings and procedures, maintaining equipment, and reporting findings. Ideal candidates have hands-on assembly/test experience, proficiency with hand tools, and good IT skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing or similar industrial environment.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and assemble mechanical components and test assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical testing, recording, processing and reporting results.
• Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions and testing procedures.
• Maintain assembly equipment, tools and test equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Package finished products for dispatch.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Mechanical testing

Engineering drawings

Microsoft Excel

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

3D CAD systems

Job description

Test Technician

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Test Technician to join a leading engineering company based in Southampton.

Introduction

The successful Test Technician will support the engineering team with the assembly, repair and testing of mechanical products and assemblies to high specifications. This hands-on role involves preparing test specimens, carrying out mechanical tests, recording results and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and assemble mechanical components and test assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical testing, recording, processing and reporting test results.
• Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions and testing procedures.
• Maintain assembly equipment, tools and test equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Package finished products for dispatch.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Ideal Experience

• Previous hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing or a similar industrial engineering environment.
• Confident using hand tools and assembling mechanical components.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A team player with good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Strong safety awareness and good timekeeping.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pressurised systems.
• Experience working with composite materials.
• Familiarity with precision data acquisition equipment.
• Experience using 3D CAD systems.

Hours

Day Shift Monday to Friday

Salary

£25,400 - £30,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Healthcare scheme
• Life Assurance