Commissioning & Test Technician
£35,000 – £45,000
UK
Monday–Friday 7:30am–3:30pm
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Commissioning & Test Technician to join an established engineering business specialising in electronic inspection and detection equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer with a background in testing, fault-finding, calibration and repair.
You'll support production, engineering and maintenance teams, ensuring equipment meets quality standards and is ready for operational use.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, repair, test and diagnose electronic equipment.
- Commission and validate newly manufactured equipment.
- Carry out calibration, servicing and repairs.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software faults.
- Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and service callouts.
- Support new products, projects and system upgrades.
- Conduct functional testing and validation.
- Produce technical documentation and operating procedures.
- Deliver technical training and develop staff competency.
- Identify improvements to equipment reliability and processes.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules, servicing and customer orders.
- Organise travel for maintenance visits and reactive callouts.
Essential Requirements
- HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Experience maintaining, calibrating, repairing or testing electronic systems or instrumentation.
- Ability to read electronic circuit diagrams.
- Working knowledge of microprocessor systems (ARM / PIC / Arduino).
- Knowledge of PCB design, production and repair.
- Strong electronic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.
- Flexible, resilient and comfortable working under pressure.
Desirable
- Recognised training and assessor qualifications.
- Knowledge of NDT inspection technology.
- Experience supporting new product introductions.
- Experience developing technical documentation and training programmes.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Commissioning & Test Technician will be a practical, technically capable engineer with a methodical approach to testing, troubleshooting and repair.
You’ll be confident supporting customers, providing technical guidance and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.
A proactive approach, attention to detail and commitment to high-quality service are essential.
What's on Offer?
- £35,000 – £45,000 salary
- Monday–Friday working hours
- Early finish at 3:30pm
- Varied technical responsibilities
- UK and occasional European travel
- Opportunity to support engineering projects and product development
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