Details:
- Salary: £16 - 18 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Gloucester
- Date: 5 hours ago
Description:
Manufacturing Test Technician
Are you ready to play a key role in producing high-quality electrical and electromechanical tools? Join us as a Manufacturing Test Technician at our Stonehouse site, where you'll lead the testing, fault finding, and repair of cutting-edge electrical systems and components. Collaborate closely with our production team—assemblers, mechanical manufacturing technicians, and supervisors—to ensure tools meet rigorous standards through assembly, calibration, and testing procedures. Your expertise will keep our production tools and test equipment in top condition while driving continuous improvement within our manufacturing system.
Required Skills:
Proficient in carrying out functional tests of printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) and electronic assemblies
Ability to read blueprints and identify components accurately
Skilled in wire preparation, stripping, crimping, harness repair, and termination
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electromechanical systems
Familiarity with electronic lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and high/low voltage power supplies (up to 400VDC)
Competent with electronic technician tools and general test instruments
Basic soldering, crimping, and assembly skills
Ability to produce deliverables from full drawing packs to IPC standards
Strong team player with a continuous improvement mindsetNice to Have Skills:
Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical assemblies
Experience with automated machine operation and programming
Previous exposure to MRP systems, particularly SAPPreferred Education and Experience:
Further education in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (ONC, HNC, HND, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
Proven ability to work successfully within design constraints
Hands-on experience in low and high voltage testing and fault findingOther Requirements:
Ability to undergo a practical test involving sub-assembly testing as part of the recruitment process
Commitment to 37.5 hours per week at the Stonehouse facilityTake the next step in your career and apply now to become an essential member of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and innovation in manufacturing. Your skills and passion will help shape the future of our products and processes.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients