SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hooper Quinn for a motivated Build & Test Technician to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong practical engineering skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is eager to learn, develop, and contribute to our reputation for technical excellence. Drawing on our Formula 1 heritage and supported by a rich and engaging company culture, the successful candidate will play a key role in our journey to become the first-choice engineering partner for pioneering technology ventures in the UK and beyond.
Term: Permanent
Location: On site in Buckingham
Salary: £30,000-£45,000 (experience dependent)
PACKAGE:
Rewards & Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 8% pension
* Performance bonus scheme
* Comprehensive healthcare cover (extendible to dependants)
* 36 days' annual leave (inclusive of Bank hols.)
* TOIL policy
* Cycle2Work scheme
Development & Growth
* Significant opportunities for professional development
* Exposure to diverse, cutting-edge projects across multiple industries
* Mentoring and support from senior engineers
Culture & Environment
* Flexitime scheme
* A critical role within a thriving, ambitious, and innovative organisation
* Work alongside a close-knit team of exceptional people who excel in their fields
* Supportive working environment in a modern and inspiring facility situated in the Buckinghamshire countryside
Team & Lifestyle
* Quarterly team days
* Annual company ski holiday
* Dynamic company culture with a balance of hard work and fun
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Build mechanical, electrical, and electronic assemblies for prototype and production projects
* Set up and operate test rigs to validate assemblies and components
* Perform functional, performance, and quality assurance checks, ensuring the highest standards
* Record and report test results, supporting engineers in product development and troubleshooting
* Procure, order, and manage project parts (procurement, purchasing, and inventory management)
* Define, document, and continuously improve build and test processes
* Contribute to logistics and facilities support as required
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Precision and attention to detail, delivering builds on time and to exacting standards
* Commitment to consistently exceeding quality benchmarks across all projects and processes
* Alignment with Hooper Quinn's values of curiosity, craft, and resilience
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
* Hands-on engineering experience is essential; a degree or NVQ is advantageous but not required
* Experience with prototype builds, test rigs, or low-volume production environments desirable
* Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, or electronics assembly techniques
* Knowledge of quality assurance or health and safety procedures in engineering settings
* Basic CAD, wiring diagrams, or test equipment experience beneficial
* Ability to interpret project plans, use task management platforms, and manage workloads independently
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work both collaboratively and autonomously
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Hooper Quinn is a trusted engineering, technology, and innovation partner, rooted in a legacy of British engineering excellence. Founded in 2016, our team of curious, principled engineers draws on a rich Formula 1 pedigree to bring strategic thinking, high-calibre technical execution, and an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. From tackling complex challenges to accelerating breakthrough technologies, we work with resilience, craft, and a relentless drive to push boundaries. Today, we uphold a reputation for solving complex challenges at speed, providing expertise to businesses and entrepreneurs through a range of services that form a complete product and technology development ecosystem.
We welcome you to visit our website at to read more about our history, philosophy, and ambition, meet our team, and explore the diverse projects and services we deliver.
Hooper Quinn is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit the following to, using 'V0725B – Build &Test Technician' as the subject of your email:
* CV
* Cover letter outlining your suitability for this role and your motivation for joining Hooper Quinn
* Response to the Application Exercises detailed below
You are welcome to include relevant work samples/portfolio in support of your application.
IMPORTANT:
* Applications will not be considered if any of the three required documents is missing
* Only applications submitted to the above email address will be considered
APPLICATION EXERCISES:
At Hooper Quinn, we are incredibly proud of our culture and the team we've built. These short exercises are designed to give us an insight into how you think, communicate, and approach challenges, and equally, to give you a feel for the types of situations you may encounter in this role.
We're not looking for "perfect answers." Instead, we're interested in your judgement, mindset, and approach. Please take no more than 1 hour to complete the exercises.
EXERCISE 1 (Culture & Values)
Our values guide everything we do. In your own words, please describe what the following values mean to you, and how you would put them into practice in your day-to-day work:
* Purposeful Collaboration
* Tenacious Curiosity
(Max 200 words total)
EXERCISE 2 (Practical Skills)
At Hooper Quinn, we view failures as opportunities to learn and improve. Imagine you have identified a failure during a QC check. How would you:
* Analyse what went wrong
* Capture and apply the learning to prevent recurrence
* Communicate with colleagues to ensure shared improvement
Thank you for taking the time to complete these exercises. We appreciate the effort you put into your application and look forward to learning more about you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
* Have you submitted your full application (CV, cover letter, and task response) to, as stated in the job description?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person