Test and Inspection Technician

Test and Inspection Technician Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (full time onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £19 per hour (PAYE) or £25.45 per hour (Umbrella) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance (sole…

Inside IR35 Public Sector
Pay rate £19 – £25.45/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 September 2026

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Test and Inspection Technician

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (full time onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £19 per hour (PAYE) or £25.45 per hour (Umbrella)
IR35: Inside IR35
Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance (sole British nationality required)

Overview
A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking an Test and Inspection Technician to support both RMA and new build activity. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor (Operations), the role is focused on meeting department goals and delivering to customer requirements across repair, test and assembly.

Responsibilities:

Working as part of the assembly team to produce LRU's to the daily going rate.
Working on repair and processing of LRU's through troubleshoot ensuring correct use of in-house systems.
Use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for the test of product.
Use electronic systems to track repairs and update correctly.
Check Assemblies meet quality standards and seek advice from supervisor or
Manufacturing Engineer as necessary.
Work with other Cell members using lean manufacturing techniques and participate in lean production activities.
Maintain housekeeping in cell using 5S+1 techniques.
Maintain quality levels of work in progress adhering strictly to IPC610 cat C.
Update Work in Progress and output TAKT boards, record figures daily.
Assist Supervisors, undertaking any reasonable task as directed.Skillset/experience required:

Experience working across test, assembly, repair (RMA) and/or new build in an electronics manufacturing environment.
Comfortable using electronic systems to track repairs and update records accurately.
Strong attention to quality.
Team-oriented approach and good communication skills

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