Test Technician

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at British Engines's site in Killingworth for a Test Technician to join British Engines's growing business.

Job Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble components and finished goods in line with customer requirements and documentation.
• Set up components/equipment and carry out pressure testing.
• Assist in fault finding activities when component/equipment failures occur.
• Use a range of hand tools and measuring equipment, ensuring self-inspection according to inspection procedures.
• Complete work within single, small batch, or a series of components and finished product processes.
• Work with materials such as carbon and alloy steel, nickel-based super alloys, stainless steel, and duplex stainless steel.
• Interpret engineering drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy using both imperial and metric measures.
• Undertake manual handling processes including loading components and finished products.
• Support the training of apprentices and trainees.
• Participate in personnel development, ensuring the performance management and development process (PMD) is well supported.
• Work as part of the operational team that interfaces with customers and end users to develop testing requirements.
• Operate computer systems accurately to control testing activities and record work activities.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment as required in their maintenance schedule.
• Reinforce the company’s culture of continuous improvement that promotes communication, shared learning, creative problem solving, and accountability for failures and successes.

Candidate Profile

To apply, British Engines is looking for someone who is time served or has an equivalent NVQ/BTEC qualification in an engineering discipline. Previous experience in a similar role is essential, along with an appreciation of quality improvement techniques and initiatives.

British Engines seek individuals with strong communication and problem-solving skills, excellent knowledge of production processes and systems, and a positive, innovative, and motivated approach to work.

The ability to work under pressure and within time constraints is also important.

Benefits

• Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
• Holiday Buy & Sell
• Car scheme
• Competitive pay
• Enhanced pension
• Training & development