Test Technician

We are recruiting an experienced Test Technician to join a well-established electronics manufacturing business in Luton. This is a hands-on position involving the testing, diagnosis and repair of electronic production…

Pay rate £17.95 – £21.54/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 22 September 2026

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We are recruiting an experienced Test Technician to join a well-established electronics manufacturing business in Luton.

This is a hands-on position involving the testing, diagnosis and repair of electronic production units and PCBs. The successful candidate will need strong component-level fault-finding skills and previous experience working within an electronics manufacturing or production environment.

Key responsibilities

* Test complete electronic production units and PCB assemblies

* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to component level

* Investigate production failures and complete root-cause analysis

* Repair PCB, test-equipment and electronic component failures

* Maintain test equipment and respond to equipment breakdowns

* Test PCBs used within high-voltage applications

* Rework SMT and through-hole components

* Prepare accurate test, fault and failure reports

* Support the investigation of customer returns and warranty issues

* Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams

* Support continuous-improvement, 5S and quality initiatives

* Ensure work meets relevant IPC, ISO and production standards

Skills and experience required

* Previous experience as an Electronics Test Technician, Electronics Technician, Repair Technician or similar

* Strong electronic and PCB fault-finding experience

* Ability to diagnose and repair faults to component level

* Experience working with SMT and through-hole components

* Understanding of technical drawings and testing procedures

* Confident using electronic test equipment

* Good written communication and report-writing skills

* A formal electronics or electrical qualification, ideally Level 3, ONC/OND, HNC or degree

* Experience within electronics or electrical manufacturing

* Ability to work a rotating early and late shift pattern

Knowledge of IPC-A-610, high-voltage testing, SAP or another ERP system would be advantageous.

Shifts: Rotating bi-weekly, 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate and the chance to join an established technical manufacturing team.

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