Test Technician

Location: High Wycombe
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Engineering / Manufacturing / Quality

Test Technician – High Wycombe

Vanta Staffing are currently recruiting for an experienced Test Technician to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in High Wycombe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual with experience in mechanical and electrical testing, inspection and metrology to join a specialist manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for testing and measuring electromechanical products, recording inspection results and supporting the wider quality and manufacturing teams to maintain consistently high standards.

The Role

As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical inspection and testing across components, sub-assemblies and finished products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out mechanical and electrical inspection and testing of incoming components, sub-assemblies and finished products.

• Performing electrical testing including insulation testing, electrical noise testing and voltage drop measurements.

• Using precision measuring equipment to carry out accurate mechanical inspections.

• Conducting detailed visual inspections to identify defects such as nicks, burrs, pits and scratches.

• Reading and accurately interpreting CAD and technical drawings.

• Following inspection standards, test procedures and documentation requirements.

• Producing accurate test, inspection and quality reports.

• Recording and communicating inspection and test results effectively.

• Supporting investigations into internal and external quality concerns, including rejected or quarantined parts.

• Assisting with root cause investigations and corrective actions.

• Maintaining departmental and process KPI information.

• Supporting relevant risk assessments.

• Following 5S, health & safety and environmental procedures.

• Working closely with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure products meet required specifications.

• Managing workload effectively to meet production and business requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of metrology, inspection and testing practices and be comfortable working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

You should have:

• Previous experience in a Test Technician, Quality Technician, Inspection Technician, Engineering Technician or similar role.

• Experience with mechanical and electrical testing of electromechanical products.

• A good understanding of precision measurement techniques.

• The ability to accurately read and interpret technical/CAD drawings.

• Experience using a range of precision measuring equipment.

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and recording results.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good time management and the ability to prioritise workload.

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Experience producing test and inspection documentation.

Desirable Skills & Experience

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Experience with A3 or 8D problem-solving methodologies.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.

• Experience working within a Lean manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of 5S and Visual Management.

• Previous experience testing specialist electromechanical or rotating equipment.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time permanent opportunity.

• Based in High Wycombe.

• Opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

• Varied technical role combining testing, inspection, quality and problem solving.

• Excellent opportunity for a Test Technician looking to develop their career within a specialist engineering environment.

To apply, please submit your CV to Vanta Staffing.

Vanta Staffing is acting as an recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.