Test Technician

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security, Nuclear, and Aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a skilled Test Technician for a contract role. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong…

Pay rate £28 – £30/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 17 September 2026

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About this contract

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security, Nuclear, and Aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a skilled Test Technician for a contract role. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in electronics testing, assembly, and fault diagnostics to work on critical projects within highly secure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Testing electronic or electro-mechanical equipment (including low voltage, 110v, 230v, 440v and E.H.T. products) in accordance with the appropriate test specifications or instructions, utilising the test equipment
Locating faults in electronic or electro-mechanical equipment under test to sub-assembly level
Initiating corrective action and recording fault information as required
Recognising faults on test equipment and initiating action for repair
Maintaining good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness and complying with statutory safety regulations and relevant codes of practice
Ensuring all paperwork (hard and soft copy) and electronic systems including ERP are completed accurately to ensure traceability
Supporting the business with continuous improvement, 6S, and lean manufacturing

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

Experience of performing production testing using both commercial off the shelf and bespoke analogue test equipment
Ability to follow and interpret manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials and production testing specifications
Skilled in using standard test equipment consisting of, but not limited to, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators
Ability to fault find to sub-assembly level, read circuit diagrams, and wiring schedules
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel
Good time management and task prioritisation skills with the ability to juggle various tasks
Familiarity with ESD procedures and IPC-A-610/620 standards

Desired Skills:

Technical qualification in Electronics or equivalent
Qualification to IPC-A-610/620
Experience in electrical assembly, precision cable preparation, and soldering
If you have a robust background in electronics testing, with skills in soldering, EMC testing, and electrical assembly, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling contract role within a highly dynamic and secure environment

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