Test Technician in Wellingborough)

Impact Recruitment Services; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Test Technician to join their engineering team in Wellingborough. The role involves supporting mechanical testing and product development for vehicle systems in a structured environment. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering qualification and practical experience in workshops, demonstrating skills in testing and problem-solving. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop or general engineering environment.
• Confidence with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe test facility and workshop.
• Support Engineers with test rigs and tooling development.
• Document test results and ensure smooth test execution.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

MTS software

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you a hands-on Test Technician looking for your next permanent role? Do you enjoy working in a workshop environment, supporting mechanical testing and product development? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Test Technician to join an engineering team based in Wellingborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the testing of vehicle and suspension systems as part of a structured product development process, within a supportive and safety-conscious environment.

Location: Wellingborough

Shift: Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30, Friday: 08:00-13:30

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Duties:

* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe test facility and workshop

* Prepare, position and maintain test rigs, fixtures, and vehicle conversions

* Support Engineers with the development of test rigs, bracketry, safety guards, and tooling

* Perform mechanical fitting, welding, pneumatic/hydraulic work, and basic vehicle electrics

* Control and store test samples and related inventory

* Aid in defining experiments and developing risk assessments

* Support test execution and assist with documenting test results

* Monitor tests to ensure smooth running and quickly identify failures

The ideal candidate must:

* Have a qualification in mechanical engineering or another relevant engineering discipline

* Have experience in a workshop or general engineering environment

* Be confident with mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and basic MS Office use

* Be organised, self-reliant, and proactive in identifying and solving problems

* Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills

* Be flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement

Desirable (but not essential):

* NDT testing experience

* Experience in a structural test function or with vehicle converters

* Automotive electrical instrumentation knowledge

* HGV licence or willingness to work towards one

* Familiarity with MTS software or SolidWorks

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up to date CV.

Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client