Build & Test Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hooper Quinn for a motivated Build & Test Technician to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong practical engineering skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is eager to learn, develop, and contribute to our reputation for technical excellence. The successful candidate will support the build, integration, and testing of advanced engineering systems ranging from prototype products to bespoke research and development rigs.

You will work closely with engineers to assemble complex mechanical and electrical systems, validate performance through structured testing, and help bring new technologies from concept to reality.

Term: Permanent

Location: On site in Buckingham

Reference: V2602

• Performance bonus scheme
• 36 days’ annual leave (including Bank hols.)
• Comprehensive healthcare cover (extendible to dependants)

• Exposure to diverse, cutting-edge projects across multiple industries
• Mentoring and support from senior engineers
• Quarterly team days
• A critical role within a thriving, ambitious, and innovative organisation
• Work alongside a close-knit team of exceptional people who excel in their fields
• Supportive working environment in an inspiring facility situated in the Buckinghamshire countryside

Build mechanical, electrical, and electronic assemblies for prototype and production projects

Set up and operate test rigs to validate assemblies and components

Perform functional, performance, and quality assurance checks, ensuring the highest standards

Record and report test results, supporting engineers in product development and troubleshooting

Procure, order, and manage project parts (procurement, purchasing, and inventory management)

Define, document, and continuously improve build and test processes

Support workshop organisation, logistics, and facilities related to engineering activities.

• Precision and attention to detail, producing high-quality builds that meet exacting engineering standards
• Pride in delivering clean, reliable, and well-documented engineering work
• A methodical and disciplined approach to troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
• A proactive mindset, identifying opportunities to improve build processes, test procedures, and workshop practices
• Strong personal organisation and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high standards
• Alignment with Hooper Quinn’s values of curiosity, craft, and resilience

• Hands-on engineering experience is essential; a degree or NVQ is advantageous but not required
• Experience working in prototype development, R&D environments, motor sport, or low-volume production environments
• Practical experience assembling mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems
• Familiarity with workshop tools and equipment used for precision engineering builds
• Experience using measurement and inspection tools (e.g. callipers, micrometers, torque tools)
• Experience with wiring, crimping, soldering, or wiring harness assembly is beneficial
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, or assembly instructions
• Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, or basic instrumentation is advantageous
• Basic CAD familiarity or the ability to interpret CAD drawings is beneficial
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and technicians across disciplines
• Ability to organise workloads, manage tasks independently, and maintain clear documentation of build and test activities