Test Technician in Wellingborough)

Impact Recruitment Services; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Wellingborough is looking for a hands-on Test Technician for their Service Centre. This permanent role involves diagnosing and repairing returned equipment, processing customer returns, and ensuring quality checks. Ideal candidates will have an interest in engineering and be confident using tools. Benefits include full training, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to enhance technical skills. Salary ranges from £27,500 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

Full training provided

Opportunity to develop technical skills

Supportive team environment

Clean and organised workspace

Qualifications

• Confident in using tools and fixing items.
• Reliable and well-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair returned equipment.
• Process customer returns accurately.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Support new product launches through testing.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Education

College course in engineering, mechanics, or electronics

Tools

Pallet trucks

Job description

Are you a hands-on Test Technician and enjoy fixing things? Do you have a keen interest in engineering, mechanics or technical repair, whether through work experience, college or even personal projects at home? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Impact Recruitment are currently working with a well-established business based in Northants (NN6 area) who are looking to recruit a Test Technician to join their Service Centre team on a permanent basis. This is a varied, technical, and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with tools, diagnosing faults and restoring products to a high standard.

Location: Northants (NN6)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract: Permanent

Duties

• Processing customer returns accurately and efficiently
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on returned equipment
• Reconditioning products for reuse or recycling
• Liaising with suppliers regarding warranty and non-warranty items
• Preparing quotations and assessing repair viability
• Supporting new product launches through testing and quality checks
• Communicating with customers via email and telephone regarding technical queries
• Maintaining accurate records and internal documentation
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times
• Assisting with manual handling using pallet trucks and other handling equipment

The ideal candidate

• Is good with their hands and confident using tools
• Has a natural interest in fixing, building or repairing things
• May have completed a college course in engineering, mechanics, electronics or similar (not essential)
• Could come from a workshop, production, mechanical, electrical or technical background (preferred but not essential)
• Is reliable, well organised and has strong attention to detail
• Has a positive, "can-do" attitude and is willing to learn
• Is comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

Benefits

• Permanent position with stability
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to develop technical skills
• Supportive team environment
• Clean and organised workspace

If this role sounds of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Impact Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.