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Test Technician
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SS13, Pitsea, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Test Technician, Basildon
* Test Technician jobs or Engineering Technician jobs or mechanical technician jobs.
* £30,00 - £40,000 salary guide plus excellent benefits including strong pension and 27 days holiday plus all bank holidays.
* Work at the forefront of automotive, defence, and electric vehicle system testing in a state-of-the-art R&D facility.
An opportunity to join a leading, multi-disciplinary engineering team as a Test Technician within a well-equipped test facility based in Basildon. This role supports the preparation, setup, and maintenance of mechanical and environmental testing systems, contributing to high-profile projects in electric vehicles, defence, and advanced R&D sectors.
This Test Technician job will suit:
* A hands-on Technician / Mechanical Technician / Engineering Technician who enjoys building, assembling, setting up test rigs, and supporting mechanical testing processes.
* You will likely hold a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification (such as BTEC, HNC, or similar) in Mechanical Engineering or have equivalent practical experience in a test/laboratory environment.
* Strong practical skills using hand tools, basic machine tools (pillar drills, mills, lathes), and basic measurement instruments (calipers, gauges, multimeters).
* Confident working both independently and in a team, with a methodical approach and a good understanding of safety procedures in a technical test environment.
* Any experience with environmental testing (vibration, shock, climatic), electric vehicle systems, or battery technologies is beneficial but not essential.
* You must hold a full UK driving licence.
This Test Technician job will involve:
* Preparing test setups including jigs, fixtures, rigs, and instrumentation for vibration, shock, pneumatic, and hydraulic tests.
* Supporting engineering teams in the execution and clean-down of customer testing projects, following ISO 17025 and QHSE procedures.
* Carrying out maintenance and continuous improvement tasks within the facility.
* Assisting in solving technical challenges during test rig design or setup phases.
* Handling test data and documentation in accordance with company process standards.
* Occasional travel to other test facilities (e.g., Nuneaton) and flexible shift patterns depending on project demand (not night shift).
* Writing technical reports and contributing to documentation as needed.
This Test Technician job is commutable from Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Grays, Rayleigh, Tilbury, Canvey Island, and surrounding areas across Essex.
To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd. Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, your application has not been successful. This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment specialists in engineering and manufacturing appointmentsBefore You Apply
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