Test Technician – Addlestone Area – Defence Industry                                               

£30 - £40 p/h | Depending on experience

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Technician to join a UK known defence manufacturer in the Addlestone area.                                                                                                             This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and exciting industry!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out detailed visual and functional checks on electronic units in line with industry standards during or prior to final testing
• Document all test processes formally, including setup configurations for hardware, software, and embedded code
• Use standard lab instruments to take precise electrical measurements
• Identify and report inconsistencies or errors found in technical or test documentation
• Learn and work within the required system tools, ensuring timely and accurate logging of all relevant data and progress notes
• Follow all health and safety protocols, maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times
• Ensure all work meets quality expectations and is completed within set project timelines
• Accurately log any faults or issues discovered during testing, maintaining thorough and reliable test records
• Comply with all internal procedures, guidelines, and operational standards set by the organization

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Over three years of hands-on involvement in a production or industrial setting
• Regular collaboration with technical and design teams on engineering-focused tasks
• Background in handling sensitive or classified projects, particularly within the defense sector
• Familiarity with a wide array of diagnostic instruments, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analysis tools, voltage meters, and bench power units
• Skilled in identifying and resolving issues at the component level across both analogue and digital systems
• Competent in the safe and effective use of manual tools and electronic testing devices
• Able to interpret and work from both technical schematics and operational test documents
• Strong foundational knowledge of parts used in electronic assemblies
• Basic grasp of principles related to electrical systems and electronic circuitry