Job Description
Mechanical Test Technician
Hands-on Product Testing | Manufacturing Environment | HX5
£32,000 – £35,000Monday – Friday | 07:30 – 16:0025 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysUp to 5% Pension Contribution
Looking for a practical, hands-on role where no two days are the same?
We're looking for a Mechanical Test Technician to join our growing product testing team in HX5. This is a varied, physical, and rewarding role suited to someone who enjoys working with products, tools, equipment, and testing processes in a manufacturing environment.
You'll help test and validate industrial safety products, making sure they perform reliably in real-world conditions. From preparing test areas and moving materials to monitoring long-term outdoor product trials and recording results, you'll play an important part in ensuring product quality and safety standards are maintained.
This role would suit someone from a:
* Manufacturing
* Production
* Mechanical assembly
* Maintenance
* Product testing
* Workshop/technical environment
background.
What you'll be doing
* Preparing products and equipment for testing
* Moving materials and products into test areas
* Carrying out hands-on product testing and inspections
* Monitoring products exposed to outdoor/weather conditions over time
* Recording and updating test results accurately
* Using tools and equipment safely and effectively
* Supporting continuous improvement of testing processes
* Working closely with a small, supportive team
What we're looking for
* Practical and mechanically minded
* Comfortable with physical/manual handling work
* IT literate and confident recording data and test information
* Strong work ethic and reliable attitude
* Team player with a positive approach
* Good attention to detail and organisation skills
* Experience in a manufacturing or technical environment preferred
Advantageous but not essential:
* FLT Counterbalance licence
* Experience in product testing or quality environments
What you'll get
£32,000 – £35,000 salaryUp to 5% pension contribution25 days holiday + bank holidaysBuy/sell up to 5 additional holidays after probationCycle to Work schemeEye care supportEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCharity work opportunitiesFull training and support provided
Why join us?
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking team where your contribution genuinely matters. You'll gain hands-on experience, learn specialist testing methods, and play a key role in ensuring high-quality safety products are ready for real-world use.
Apply now and bring your practical skills to a role where you can make a real impact every day.
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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