Hands-On Test Engineer; Industrial Safety

Vacancy – Test Engineer

Location – Elland

Hours – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary – up to £38,000

About the Role

We are looking for a practical and technically minded Physical Test Engineer to join our engineering team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, product testing and problem-solving within a real-world manufacturing environment.

Working within a dedicated test facility, you will be responsible for preparing and carrying out physical product testing to validate performance, durability and safety.

You will play a key role in ensuring products meet required standards and continue to deliver reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.

This is a hands-on engineering position involving test preparation, equipment setup, data analysis and continuous improvement.

It is suited to someone who enjoys working with machinery, tools and test equipment rather than a purely office-based engineering role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare test areas, fixtures and equipment ready for physical product testing.
• Carry out practical testing activities in line with defined procedures, standards and project requirements.
• Assemble, install and secure products and test components safely.
• Operate test equipment, measuring devices and specialist tools to collect accurate results.
• Record test data, maintain documentation and produce clear technical reports.
• Analyse test outcomes and communicate findings to engineering and project teams.
• Support the development and improvement of testing methods, processes and equipment.
• Work closely with R&D, product development and operational teams to support project delivery.
• Identify potential risks, delays or technical issues and help implement solutions.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of test facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
• Support technicians by providing guidance, training and day-to-day direction where required.
• Help manage test schedules, priorities and resources to ensure deadlines are achieved.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within physical product testing, validation, test engineering or a similar practical engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical understanding with experience assembling, preparing and testing physical products.
• Comfortable using hand tools, powered tools, measuring equipment and inspection devices.
• Experience working with technical documentation, test procedures and data reporting.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to improving processes.
• Confident communicator able to work with engineering, production and project teams.

Technical Requirements

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook.
• Ability to interpret technical information and maintain accurate records.
• Experience working within quality management systems or ISO-based environments is advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Engineering qualification (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience).
• Knowledge of industrial testing standards such as PAS 13, UNI, ANSI MH31.2 or similar.
• Experience testing safety products, barrier systems or polymer-based materials.
• Familiarity with specialist test equipment such as high-speed cameras or advanced measurement systems.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement activities.
• Forklift licence or previous forklift experience.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a specialist engineering test facility.
• A varied, hands-on role with real responsibility and ownership.
• The chance to contribute to the development of safety-critical products used globally.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and improvement.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing organisation with a strong reputation in industrial safety.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.