Test Technician. Job in Sywell Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A recruiting agency is looking for a Test Technician to join a well-established business in Northants. This permanent role involves diagnosing faults, repairing returned equipment, and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in engineering and be comfortable using tools. The position offers permanent stability, full training, and the chance to develop valuable technical skills in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Permanent position with stability

Full training provided

Opportunity to develop technical skills

Supportive team environment

Clean and organised workspace

Qualifications

• Confidence in handling tools and repairing items.
• Strong interest in engineering or technical repair.
• Reliable and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing returned equipment.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding warranty issues.
• Maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Good with hands

Confident using tools

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

College course in engineering, mechanics or electronics

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.