DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Workshop Test Technician to join our team specializing in Engineering for our DTO Product Development Department in Darlington, United Kingdom.
This is an onsite role with a rotational shift. Rotating 4 Week Shift Pattern of 12 Hour Shifts (7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am)
Fri - Day, Sat - Day, Sun - Day
Fri - Night, Sat - Night, Sun - Night
Fri - Day, Sat - Day, Sun - Day, Mon - Day
Fri - Night, Sat - Night, Sun - Night
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
1. Build, strip, service, and prepare diesel and gas engines for testing, working with both mechanical and electronic systems.
2. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical and system issues quickly to keep engines moving through the production process.
3. Manage the full process from receiving engines into the workshop, fitting and servicing components, adding instrumentation, and preparing them for handover to test cells.
4. Work closely with engineers, office staff, and test cell technicians to ensure engines are prepared to the highest standards.
5. Complete service records, paperwork, and diagnostic documentation accurately to support test validity.
6. Move and position engines safely, aligning them correctly for testing, while following all health and safety procedures.
7. Uphold workshop cleanliness, support 5S initiatives, and contribute to ISO17025 compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
8. Strong hands-on knowledge of diesel and/or gas engines, including servicing, strip-down, rebuilds, and component fitting.
9. Ability to fault-find both mechanically and electronically, supporting smooth and efficient workshop operations.
10. Proactive in following health and safety processes and ensuring work is completed to high standards of accuracy and compliance.
11. Able to manage different engine builds, work to variable timescales (from days to weeks), and collaborate effectively across teams.
12. Comfortable using engineering software and office tools for instructions, recording data, and completing documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
13. Desired NVQ/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience gained through practical work
14. Experience in servicing, repairing, and rebuilding engines (diesel/gas) in a workshop or industrial environment
15. Demonstrates a strong mechanical foundation, with technical knowledge gained through education, training, or hands-on work
16. Apprenticeship background or extensive workshop experience highly beneficial
17. Shows commitment to ongoing learning and professional development