Test Engineer

Your new company
We have a rare opportunity for a Test Engineer to join a manufacturing business based in Kings Lynn, working Monday to Friday.
Your new role
You will be working to interpret test data, working closely with build technicians and design engineers to optimise product performance and providing factual feedback. Working on assembling test structures, manoeuvring products, using lifting equipment (forklifts) and initiating automated test procedures.
You will support trials and experiments to determine the validity of new concepts and technologies, conduct and/or organise routine inspections, calibration and maintenance of all test equipment. You will conduct "first off" benchmark testing of key component parts, and establish operational availability of portable test and logging equipment.

• Conduct requested customer-specific trials and analysis.
• Evaluate product and component warranty-related issues, establishing recommended solutions.
• Produce technical reports detailing product or component performance.
• Conduct routine operational maintenance within the product test facility.
• Organise and facilitate the Test Facility service programs, including maintaining operating 'Spares'.
• Assist in maintaining test facility security and integrity.
• Maintain test area and workshop cleanliness and good order.

What you'll need to succeed
With a keen interest in Engineering and ideally educated to a minimum of 'HNC' level standard or equivalent, you will be able to maintain a high level of attention to detail, consistency and accuracy in testing and report writing. You will be a fully competent user of MS Office package (specifically MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) and be able to communicate effectively throughout the organisation and beyond.

What you'll get in return
Core working hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:15am - 5pm and early finish on Fridays. 25 days leave plus bank holidays, free parking, subsidised canteen, enhanced pension and healthcare benefits.
What you need to do now

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