Trials technician

Outsource UK; Bellingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK is recruiting two Trials Technicians for our engineering team based in Ridsdale. You will work hands-on to support testing and trials activities, ensuring safety, quality and customer requirements are met.

Full-time, onsite (37 hours). You will conduct function testing, assist with set-up and dismantling of test arenas, maintain equipment, and record data to support reporting. A proactive, safety-conscious mindset and practical engineering experience are key.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical or engineering environment.
• Hands-on, practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, safety-critical setting.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience operating lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct function testing of equipment and company stores.
• Support the set-up, operation, and dismantling of test arenas and equipment.
• Ensure all trials are completed safely, on time, and to required quality standards.
• Maintain test equipment to a high standard and ensure suitability for use.
• Record and maintain accurate equipment and test data.
• Provide data to Trials Engineers to support customer reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing facilities and processes.
• Ensure compliance with SHE requirements and safe systems of work.
• Participate in training as required.

Skills

Mechanical environment

Hands-on approach

Safety-critical environment

Quality & continuous improvement

Education

IOSH or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for two Trials Technicians to join a specialist engineering team based in Ridsdale. This role will see you working hands-on within a small team, supporting the delivery of testing and trials activities to a high standard, ensuring safety, quality, and customer requirements are met.

Working Pattern

Full-time, onsite (37 hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct function testing of equipment and company stores


• Support the set-up, operation, and dismantling of test arenas and equipment


• Ensure all trials are completed safely, on time, and to required quality standards


• Maintain test equipment to a high standard and ensure suitability for use


• Record and maintain accurate equipment and test data


• Provide data to Trials Engineers to support customer reporting


• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing facilities and processes


• Ensure compliance with SHE requirements and safe systems of work


• Participate in training as required

About You

• Experience working within a mechanical or engineering environment


• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability


• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, safety-critical environment


• Positive attitude with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement

Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001

• Experience using SAP, Microsoft Office, or Teamcenter


• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification


• Experience operating lifting equipment

Additional Information

This role requires someone who can adapt quickly, make decisions in a fast-paced environment, and work collaboratively to achieve successful outcomes. A strong commitment to safety and high standards is essential.