We are recruiting for a Testing Engineer to join our rural client on a permanent, full-time basis. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer with a mechanical bias and preferably testing knowledge. We encourage candidates with an aptitude for engineering and interest in professional development to apply. This position will be working within a large team, and reporting to the site engineering manager, supporting with conducting trials and engineering tests on numerous innovative projects.

What you can expect:

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm with a 30minute lunch break
• Salary: Circa £33k – £40k, depending on experience
• Location: North Herefordshire/Powys border
• Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing up to 25 days after 2 years’ of service
• Immediate start available depending on candidate availability
• Full training provided

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for the Inspection/examination of all equipment and material prior to any test
• Responsible for arranging, conducting, and finalising trials
• Produce comprehensive reports detailing results
• Testing and processing following prescribed methods
• Creation of technical drawings
• Operating both CNC and manual mills, lathes and other routine workshop equipment
• Able to adapt to changing priorities as necessary to support customers

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of a Level 3 in Engineering, or demonstrable amount of practical engineering experience gained within current or previous employment
• High standard of literacy, numeracy and IT (MS Office and instrumentation software)
• Ability to interpret technical data and compose detailed reports
• Health & Safety training – IOSH Managing Safely
• Experienced using CAD software
• Ability to operate plant equipment such as telehandlers and forklifts - preferred
• Good practical knowledge of instrumentation techniques - preferred