Test Technician - Engineering in YO1

Job Description

Test Technician – Engineering \n\nYork, North Yorkshire YO1\n\nSalary £27,112 per annum \n\nWorking Hours\n\n37.5 hours per week\nDay shift pattern\nStart times: 7:00am or 8:00am\nFinish times: 3:00pm or 4:00pm\nThe Opportunity\n\nHawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a Test Technician to join a highly skilled, friendly, and customer-focused production team based in York, North Yorkshire. This role involves working both independently and collaboratively to carry out a range of technical testing and adjustment activities, ensuring products meet exact customer and specification requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTest and align precision components using engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions\nConduct a range of tests including fit, vibration, and response to environmental factors\nMake precise adjustments using microscopes, scalpels, and small tools to achieve required frequency and amplitude ranges\nRecord, analyse, and interpret data from test equipment and analysers\nFault find, diagnose issues, and support resolution while maintaining quality standards\nMaintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment\nComplete accurate documentation and update systems as required\nContribute to continuous improvement and team objectives\nSkills & Experience\n\nHigh attention to detail and a methodical, patient approach to work\nStrong problem-solving and fault-finding ability\nGood hand-eye coordination and dexterity\nAbility to follow processes and technical instructions accurately\nExperience working in a team environment and independently\nWillingness to learn and develop new skills\nDesirable:\n\nExperience in an engineering or manufacturing environment\nFamiliarity with microscopes, test equipment, or small hand tools\nAbility to read and interpret technical drawings or data\nQualifications\n\nGCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English\nEligibility Requirements\n\nMust be a UK or NATO \nMust have the right to work in the UK\nSalary & Benefits\n\n£27,112 per annum\nBonus: Up to 2% annual salary\nDiscount programme\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nFree on-site parking\nWhy Apply?\n\nYou’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are key. This is an excellent opportunity to develop technical skills in a structured production environment with clear standards and training.\nIf you would like to apply for the role of Test Technician then please email your CV to \n\nClosing date is 19.07.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.\n\nHawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.\n\nBy applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.

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