Test Technician

Job description

Job Purpose

The main purpose of this role is to support the Assembly, Test & Service Departments in ensuring that Products and Instrumentation are Tested, Calibrated, and produced to the highest degree of accuracy and as efficiently as possible. The Test Technician will ensure non-conformances are correctly dealt with and investigated to ensure future occurrences do not happen, while also ensuring the existing processes are as efficient as they can be using continuous improvement and lean techniques.

They will be required to assist the business in ensuring compliance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives whilst maintaining a high level of personal 5S and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Correct Test and Calibration of products within agreed timescales. Processing of RMAs in line with the standard processes. Integrate the link between Production Engineering, Design Engineering & Production Control. Support Continuous Improvement Projects to improve product flow through the business. Flexibility to work between different functions and adapt when required.

Key Competencies

Taking initiative of own work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through. Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and supportive, making it as easy as possible on the customer. Seeks opportunities to improve processes, procedures, that will improve individual and company performance, cost savings, health and safety improvements. Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate understanding of what has been communicated.

A high level of commitment, initiative, and self-motivation are essential in this role. Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Experience, Professional Qualifications and Personal Requirements

Experience in a Test Environment required. Level 3 NVQ/BTEC / Minimum GSCE Math’s & English 4/C. HNC/Level 4 preferred.