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Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary: Flexible Depending on experience
The Opportunity
Are you a Mechanical Technician, Engineering Technician or Test Technician who enjoys hands-on practical engineering? We're looking for a Mechanical Testing Technician / Engineering Test Technician to join the client's team in Rugby.
This is a hands-on role involving the physical testing of security products, using test rigs, machinery and defined test procedures to assess products against in-house specifications and recognised BS, EN and ISO standards.
You don't need previous experience in the security industry. We're particularly interested in candidates with a mechanical engineering or practical engineering background, and training will be provided on our products and testing processes.
What Will You Be Doing
As a Testing Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out physical and mechanical testing of security products
- Performing rig and machine-based testing
- Following detailed test procedures and specifications
- Testing products against in-house, BS, EN, ISO and other relevant standards
- Recording test results accurately and producing technical test reports
- Supporting the preparation, assembly and modification of test rigs and test fixtures
- Using practical engineering skills including basic machining, fabrication and welding where required
- Liaising professionally with clients and other contacts
- Receiving and booking in test samples and deliveries
- Recording samples and maintaining accurate electronic records
- Photographing and documenting products received for testing
- Supporting the wider laboratory team with general engineering and operational tasks
- Working collaboratively within a small team while also being able to work independently
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We're Looking For Someone With
- A background in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or practical engineering
- Hands-on experience working with mechanical equipment, machinery, products or components
- Good practical and problem-solving ability
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office
- The ability to write clear and accurate technical information
- Good communication skills and confidence dealing with people at different levels
- The ability to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- A proactive approach and the ability to use your own initiative
- The ability to work effectively as part of a small team
Experience In Any Of The Following Would Be Advantageous
- Mechanical or engineering testing, Product testing or validation and Test rigs or test equipment
- Machining, Fabrication, Welding, Workshop engineering, Manufacturing or production engineering
- Engineering inspection, Technical reporting
- Working to BS, EN, ISO or other technical standards


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Security product experience is not essential: training will be provided.
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If you have a strong practical mechanical engineering background and enjoy working with machinery, test equipment and physical products, we'd like to hear from you.
Job Info
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Non-contractual company performance-based bonus scheme
- Contributory pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Relevant professional membership fees covered
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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