Factory Build and Test Technician

We are seeking a hands-on and technically minded Manufacturing & Test Technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across product assembly, testing, fault finding, inspection and continuous improvement activities within a specialist manufacturing environment.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will play a key role in building, testing, troubleshooting and supporting our industry-leading analyser products, helping to ensure the highest standards of quality, performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

In this varied role, you will:

• Perform functional testing on company products and accurately document test results.
• Assemble products and sub-assemblies, including light mechanical assembly and soldering activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair analysers to component level, identifying and resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Inspect incoming products and components supplied by external vendors to ensure quality standards are met.
• Raise purchase requisitions for required parts and materials.
• Support the technical and product-related needs of other departments as required.
• Identify, label and ensure the correct handling of non-conforming products.
• Complete build records, test documentation and other manufacturing paperwork accurately.
• Submit Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) where improvements or corrections are identified.
• Follow all company quality, safety and environmental procedures.
• Adapt positively to changing priorities and undertake additional duties as required.

Qualifications & ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a related technical or manufacturing role.

Desirable

• HNC/HND in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.

Knowledge & Skills

Successful candidates will ideally demonstrate:

• A basic understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• The ability to troubleshoot electronic assemblies and circuits to component level.
• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Good working knowledge of PC systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.

Communication Skills

You will be able to:

• Read and interpret operating instructions, test procedures, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and process flow diagrams.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues across the business.

Mathematical Skills

You will be comfortable:

• Working with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Calculating rates, ratios and percentages as required.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

You will have the ability to:

• Apply practical problem-solving skills and common-sense judgement.
• Follow written, verbal and diagram-based instructions accurately.
• Investigate faults methodically and identify effective solutions.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills across manufacturing, testing, diagnostics, quality and continuous improvement. You will work with innovative products in a supportive environment where technical contribution and continuous development are valued.

Working Conditions

You will work in a clean, professional manufacturing environment, collaborating with colleagues across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Operations. The role combines hands-on technical work with documentation and testing activities, providing a varied and engaging working day.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Disclaimer

The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain, nor should it be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person