Lab Technician - Electrical​/Mechanical

Position: Lab Technician - Electrical / Mechanical
Lab Technician
- Electrical / Mechanical

Location:

Essex Working Pattern:
On-site, minimum 4 days per week

Contract:

Contract Clearance:
Active UK SC Clearance
- Essential We are looking for an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Technician to join a high-power R&D team, supporting the development and testing of prototypes, demonstrators and experimental systems. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with practical experience in electrical, mechanical or multidisciplinary assembly within an engineering, laboratory, manufacturing or R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities Build, assemble and modify prototypes, test rigs and demonstrator systems Work from engineering drawings, schematics, specifications and work instructions Carry out testing and measurements using engineering test equipment Operate and maintain laboratory, workshop and engineering equipment Complete inspections and quality checks on builds and assemblies Troubleshoot and fault-find mechanical/electrical build issues Support engineers with prototype development and design improvements Manage components, materials and laboratory consumables Maintain a safe, organised and compliant laboratory/workshop environment What We're Looking For Active UK SC Clearance - essential Background as an Electrical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Engineering Technician or similar Strong practical, hands-on assembly and build experience Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and engineering documentation Experience using test and measurement equipment Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D / engineering environment Important:
This is an engineering technician position, focused on electrical/mechanical systems, laboratory work and prototype development - not a medical laboratory technician role. If you hold active SC clearance and have a hands-on electrical or mechanical engineering technician background, we'd be keen to hear from you.