Trials Technician

Morson Edge; Ridsdale; On-site; GBP 23,605 - 33,619; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Trials Technician for a 12-month contract in Ridsdale. This hands-on role involves supporting test activities in a defense engineering environment. Candidates should have a mechanical background and experience working safely with equipment.

The position requires flexibility and good communication skills, among other key strengths. Successful candidates will assist in maintaining equipment and providing essential data for customer reports.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a mechanical environment.
• Practical, hands-on approach to testing and maintenance.
• Confidence working in a team within an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup, operation, and breakdown of test equipment.
• Ensure tests are completed safely and accurately.
• Maintain equipment used for trials.

Skills

Mechanical background

Safety procedures awareness

Good communication skills

Hands-on approach

Tools

Forklift truck

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Overview

Trials Technician 12 Month Contract Ridsdale £20.77/hr PAYE 37 hours per week Inside IR35 We are looking for a Trials Technician to support test and trials activity within a specialist defence engineering environment. This is a practical, hands-on role working as part of a small team responsible for setting up, operating and breaking down test arenas and equipment. The role would suit someone with a mechanical background who is confident working safely around equipment, lifting operations, test setups and technical processes. The successful candidate will support trials activity to customer requirements, ensure equipment is maintained and fit for purpose, and provide accurate test data to support reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the setup, operation and breakdown of test arenas and trial equipment.
• Ensuring allocated trials and tests are completed safely, accurately and to agreed quality standards.
• Maintaining equipment used for test and trials activity.
• Using lifting equipment, including forklift trucks where required.
• Completing equipment records and supporting accurate documentation.
• Providing test data to the Trials Engineer for customer reports.
• Supporting continuous improvement of range test facilities and capabilities.
• Working in line with SHE requirements, safe systems of work and business procedures.
• Carrying out training where required.
• Supporting wider site and operational duties as needed.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience working in a mechanical environment.
• A practical, hands-on approach to equipment, tools, testing or maintenance.
• Good awareness of safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Ability to follow processes and complete accurate records.
• Confidence working in a small team within an operational environment.
• A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt when priorities change.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with engineers, operations and site teams.

Desirable

• Forklift truck licence or experience using lifting equipment.
• Experience in trials, test environments, range work or proving ground activity.
• Defence, MOD, munitions, military, aerospace, heavy engineering or mechanical test experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 50001.
• IOSH or similar safety qualification.
• SAP, Microsoft Office or Teamcenter experience.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will need to be able to obtain the relevant background checks and security clearance if required.