Engineering Development Technician

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £30,000–£38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are working with an established engineering organisation specialising in the development and manufacture of bespoke technical equipment. They are looking to recruit a practical and technically minded Engineering Development Technician to join their growing technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical engineering background who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving and being involved in the development of specialist engineering products.

Working alongside engineers and other technical specialists, you will support the assembly, development and testing of new equipment, helping turn engineering designs into fully functioning products.

This is a varied position rather than a repetitive production assembly role, offering the opportunity to work on different projects and develop your technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly of specialist engineering equipment.

• Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications and assembly documentation.

• Assemble and connect electrical and electronic components.

• Undertake wiring, soldering and component integration.

• Carry out functional testing and identify potential faults or performance issues.

• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.

• Work alongside engineers to improve product designs and assembly processes.

• Record test results and maintain accurate technical documentation.

• Support the development of assembly and testing procedures.

• Assist with the preparation and development of new equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a practical engineering background and a genuine interest in working with mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.

Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Mechanical or electromechanical assembly.

• Electrical wiring and soldering.

• PCB assembly and electronic components.

• Prototype development or product testing.

• Engineering fault finding and troubleshooting.

• Precision engineering or low-volume manufacturing.

• Using test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

We are also happy to consider candidates with an engineering apprenticeship, technical qualifications or strong practical experience who are looking to develop their skills further.

Most importantly, you will have a methodical approach to your work, good attention to detail and the confidence to identify problems and work towards practical solutions.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000–£38,000 depending on experience.

• Company pension.

• Private healthcare.

• Company and individual bonus scheme.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Training and development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are a hands-on engineering professional looking for a varied role where you can develop your skills and work on interesting technical projects, we would love to hear from you.

Please call Planet Recruitment on 01865 257455 and ask for Scott or Adam to discuss the opportunity further.

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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