Commissioning & Test Technician

Commissioning & Test Technician

£35,000 – £45,000
UK
Monday–Friday 7:30am–3:30pm

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Commissioning & Test Technician to join an established engineering business specialising in electronic inspection and detection equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer with a background in testing, fault-finding, calibration and repair.

You’ll support production, engineering and maintenance teams, ensuring equipment meets quality standards and is ready for operational use.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair, test and diagnose electronic equipment.

• Commission and validate newly manufactured equipment.

• Carry out calibration, servicing and repairs.

• Troubleshoot hardware and software faults.

• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and service callouts.

• Support new products, projects and system upgrades.

• Conduct functional testing and validation.

• Produce technical documentation and operating procedures.

• Deliver technical training and develop staff competency.

• Identify improvements to equipment reliability and processes.

• Coordinate maintenance schedules, servicing and customer orders.

• Organise travel for maintenance visits and reactive callouts.

Essential Requirements

• HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.

• Experience maintaining, calibrating, repairing or testing electronic systems or instrumentation.

• Ability to read electronic circuit diagrams.

• Working knowledge of microprocessor systems (ARM / PIC / Arduino).

• Knowledge of PCB design, production and repair.

• Strong electronic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.

• Flexible, resilient and comfortable working under pressure.

Desirable

• Recognised training and assessor qualifications.

• Knowledge of NDT inspection technology.

• Experience supporting new product introductions.

• Experience developing technical documentation and training programmes.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Commissioning & Test Technician will be a practical, technically capable engineer with a methodical approach to testing, troubleshooting and repair.

You’ll be confident supporting customers, providing technical guidance and identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.

A proactive approach, attention to detail and commitment to high-quality service are essential.

What’s on Offer?

• £35,000 – £45,000 salary

• Monday–Friday working hours

• Early finish at 3:30pm

• Varied technical responsibilities

• UK and occasional European travel

• Opportunity to support engineering projects and product development

Interested?

If you’re an experienced electronics engineer looking for a varied role combining commissioning, testing, fault-finding and technical support, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Commissioning & Test Technician opportunity.