Workshop Test Technician

PowerToFly; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Tees Valley area is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to join their team. The role involves hands-on work with diesel and gas engines, including building, servicing, and fault-finding to ensure efficiency. Candidates should have NVQ/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. You will collaborate across teams while upholding quality and safety standards in a dynamic workshop environment. This is an onsite position with a rotational shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on knowledge of diesel and/or gas engines.
• Ability to fault-find mechanically and electronically.
• Proactive in following health and safety processes.
• Able to manage different engine builds in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using engineering software and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Build, strip, service, and prepare diesel and gas engines.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical issues.
• Manage the process from receiving engines to their handover.
• Work closely with engineers and workshop technicians.
• Complete service records and diagnostic documentation accurately.
• Move and position engines safely for testing.
• Uphold workshop cleanliness and contribute to compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Expertise with Engines

Diagnostic and Problem‑Solving Skills

Commitment to Quality and Safety

Adaptability in a Fast‑Paced Environment

Computer Literacy

Education

NVQ/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This is an onsite role with a rotational shift. Rotating 4 Week Shift Pattern of 12 hour shifts (7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am)

• Fri - Day, Sat - Day, Sun - Day
• Fri - Night, Sat - Night, Sun - Night
• Fri - Day, Sat - Day, Sun - Day, Mon - Day
• Fri - Night, Sat - Night, Sun - Night

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Hands‑On Engine Work: Build, strip, service, and prepare diesel and gas engines for testing, working with both mechanical and electronic systems.
• Fault Finding and Diagnostics: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical and system issues quickly to keep engines moving through the production process.
• Workshop‑to‑Test Flow: Manage the full process from receiving engines into the workshop, fitting and servicing components, adding instrumentation, and preparing them for handover to test cells.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with engineers, office staff, and test cell technicians to ensure engines are prepared to the highest standards.
• Quality Paperwork and Reporting: Complete service records, paperwork, and diagnostic documentation accurately to support test validity.
• Supporting Safe Installations: Move and position engines safely, aligning them correctly for testing, while following all health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining Standards: Uphold workshop cleanliness, support 5S initiatives, and contribute to ISO17025 compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Mechanical Expertise with Engines: Strong hands‑on knowledge of diesel and/or gas engines, including servicing, strip‑down, rebuilds, and component fitting.
• Diagnostic and Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to fault‑find both mechanically and electronically, supporting smooth and efficient workshop operations.
• Commitment to Quality and Safety: Proactive in following health and safety processes and ensuring work is completed to high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Adaptability in a Fast‑Paced Environment: Able to manage different engine builds, work to variable timescales (from days to weeks), and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Computer Literacy: Comfortable using engineering software and office tools for instructions, recording data, and completing documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Desired – NVQ/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience gained through practical work.
• Experience in servicing, repairing, and rebuilding engines (diesel/gas) in a workshop or industrial environment.
• Demonstrates a strong mechanical foundation, with technical knowledge gained through education, training, or hands‑on work.
• Apprenticeship background or extensive workshop experience highly beneficial.
• Shows commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.