Test Engineer

Test Engineer - Maintenance / Development

�20-27ph - Long Term Ongoing-Contract

Based in Chippenham, the successful candidate for this role will join a team of maintenance and test engineers and be responsible for the maintenance and development of manufacturing test equipment, whilst contributing to the improvement of the equipment reliability

The Role

• Performing planned and predictive maintenance.


• Provide breakdown resolution in a live production environment.


• Assessing need of spare parts


• Undertake effective planning and prioritisation of workload wherever necessary.


• Understand and operate in line with relevant legislation, company policy and company procedures.


• Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and records


• Maintain the required standards of housekeeping.


• Create and update test instructions to enable production operatives to operate equipment safely


• Implement design changes to test equipment and test methods as a result of product changes


• Investigate and evaluate test equipment improvements to increase reliability, efficiency and safety


• Undertake any other tasks or duties as required by your line manager whilst conforming to health and safety procedures and policies.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the Company.

The Person

• Electronics/Electrical based apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.


• Proven experience in a relevant role in a similar environment.


• Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office.


• Knowledge of electronic/electrical practices.


• A good working knowledge and understanding of test processes and technology,


• Knowledge of National Instruments Hardware and LabVIEW software would be advantageous but by no means essential.


• Able to problem solve in highly production-based environment.


• Familiar with planned and preventive maintenance.


• The successful candidate must have the ability to work on their own and be a fully integrated member of a team.