Test Engineer

Test Engineer – Automotive, £34,000–£44,000 basic + shift premium (earnings up to £54,000)

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• £34,000–£44,000 basic salary depending on experience + shift premium + excellent benefits including 27 days’ holiday, up to 9% pension, car lease scheme and more.

• The role operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern of 6am–2:30pm and 12pm–8:30pm
  , with a shift premium.
  The first three months will be days only.

• Join a global leader in automotive and transport R&D.

Are you a degree-qualified engineer looking for a hands‑on testing role within the automotive sector? This Test Engineer position involves managing customer test programmes, developing test methodologies, designing test rigs and solving technical engineering challenges.

This Test Engineer job will suit:

• A degree-qualified Engineer in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or a relevant STEM discipline.

• Engineers from a range of industry backgrounds and experience levels will be considered.

• Someone with knowledge of instrumentation, including transducers, multimeters, data loggers and oscilloscopes.

• A confident communicator who can work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

• Full UK driving licence required.

This Test Engineer job will involve:

• Managing customer test programmes from planning through to final report.

• Developing test methodologies and procedures.

• Designing rigs, jigs and fixtures.

• Carrying out testing to customer and international standards.

• Producing risk assessments and technical documentation.

• Supporting continuous improvement across the test facility.

This Test Engineer role is commutable from Basildon, Southend, Brentwood, Billericay, Wickford, Chelmsford, Grays, Romford and surrounding areas.