Trainee Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible Working

Cycle Scheme

Onsite Refreshments

Refer a Friend Bonus

Perks At Work Discount

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Wednesbury is offering a trainee position to join our growing engineering team. The role focuses on hardware testing to ensure performance, durability and safety of construction components.

You will support laboratory activities, calibrate equipment, prepare samples, assist with testing to relevant standards, and help compile test reports under supervision. This is a hands-on entry path to a career in testing, inspection and certification.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths and Sciences are required.
• Experience in a test environment is preferred but not essential.
• Experience operating workshop machinery is preferred but not essential.
• An inquisitive approach to learn about product engineering and testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key.
• Be confident, punctual and well organised.
• Able to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate laboratory test equipment to UKAS and OEM requirements.
• Prepare test samples / specimens and fixture preparation.
• Test materials and components to various specifications & standards.
• Prepare and compile test reports.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and lab policies.
• Maintain accurate records per procedures.
• Assist Senior Laboratory staff with tasks.
• Ensure all Quality and H&S procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working environment.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.

Skills

GCSEs English Maths Science

Test environment experience

Workshop machinery experience

Inquisitive learning mindset

Written and verbal communication

Punctual and well organised

Relationship-building with colleagues/

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

GCSEs English Maths Science

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Trainee Test Engineer to join our growing team in Wednesbury. This is a great opportunity to develop your engineering career within a global Testing, Inspection and Certification business. Hardware testing evaluates the performance, durability, and safety of construction hardware components to ensure they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and calibrating all laboratory test equipment to UKAS and OEM requirements
• Preparation of test samples / specimens and fixture preparation
• Testing materials and components to various specifications & standards
• Preparing and compiling test reports when required
• Adhering to regulations and laboratory policies regarding health and safety
• Maintaining accurate and systematic records in accordance with documented procedures
• Performing tasks as assigned by the Senior Laboratory staff
• Ensure all Quality and H&S procedures are fully adhered to
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping strictly

Skills / Qualifications

• A good general education including GCSE’s in English, Maths and Sciences
• Experience in working in a test environment is preferred but not essential
• Experience in operating workshop machinery is preferred but not essential
• An inquisitive approach to learn about product engineering and testing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident, punctual and well organised
• The ability to develop strong working relationships with both colleagues & clients
• The ability to work to tight deadlines

Benefits Of Working At Element

• 33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.