GTS Group Ltd
Test Engineer
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Test Engineer
Location: Basingstoke
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: Office
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am–5:00pm
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Test Engineer to join an established engineering team in Basingstoke.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the assembly, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems and associated modules. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to support prototype builds, product development, and the identification and resolution of technical issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and integrate prototype equipment, modules, and sub-assemblies
- Carry out mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and component installation
- Integrate sensors, motors, actuators, cameras, and electronic assemblies
- Plan and execute functional, performance, and reliability testing
- Create and follow test procedures and test plans
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system-level faults
- Work with engineers to identify root causes and verify corrective actions
- Build and modify test rigs, fixtures, and demonstration units
- Support engineering experiments, trials, and product development activities
- Record, analyse, and report test results
- Maintain accurate build, test, and technical documentation
- Support engineering reviews and product validation activities
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About You
We’re looking for a practical and methodical engineer with experience working with electro-mechanical equipment.
You should have:
- HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
- Experience assembling electro-mechanical equipment
- Hands-on mechanical assembly and electrical wiring experience
- Practical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions
- Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive, organised, and problem-solving approach
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Experience with automated machinery, motors, sensors, vision systems, motion control, or software testing would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Permanent, full-time position
- Basingstoke location
- Office/Hybrid working
- 26 days annual leave
- Company pension matching up to 6%
- Private medical insurance
- Flexible working
- 37.5-hour working week
Apply Now
If you’re a hands-on engineer looking for an opportunity to work on interesting technical challenges within a collaborative engineering environment, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.
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