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Test Technician (Contract)

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 19 - 19 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Test Technician (Contract)
High Wycombe
£19 per hour
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Test Technician to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in mechanical and electrical testing within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
Test Technician Roles and Responsibilities:
  * Perform mechanical and electrical inspection and testing of incoming components, sub-assemblies, and finished products throughout the manufacturing process
  * Test electromechanical rotating devices (including slip rings where applicable), using appropriate mechanical and electrical test methods
  * Carry out electrical testing including insulation resistance, electrical noise, and voltage drop measurements to ensure product compliance
  * Use precision measuring equipment and metrology techniques to verify components against specification
  * Conduct detailed visual inspections to identify surface defects such as nicks, burrs, pits, scratches, and other imperfections
  * Follow inspection standards and complete accurate sign-off documentation to ensure consistent reporting and customer communication
  * Produce clear and accurate test and inspection reports and maintain associated records
  * Support investigations into internal and external quality issues, including quarantined parts and customer returns, using root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
  * Maintain departmental KPIs and support process performance monitoring and improvement activities
  * Support risk assessments across departmental processes and tasks.
  * Adhere to company 5S standards and all health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment
Test Technician Ideal Candidate:
  * Strong understanding of metrology and mechanical/electrical inspection and testing practices
  * Expertise in precision measuring equipment and test instrumentation
  * Experience performing electrical tests including insulation resistance, electrical noise, and voltage drop measurements
  * Strong visual inspection skills with the ability to identify defects such as nicks, burrs, pits, and scratches
  * Ability to read, interpret, and work from CAD models and technical drawings
  * Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
  * Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills
  * Experience producing detailed test and inspection reports and maintaining accurate documentation
  * Experience with slip rings or other electromechanical rotating devices (Desirable)
  * Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as A3 and 8D (Desirable)
  * Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems (Desirable)
  * Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and Visual Management (Desirable)
  * Experience supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities (Desirable)
Test Technician Working Hours:
  * Monday – Thursday, 8.5 hours
  * Fridays, 5 hours
  * Overtime available
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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