Research and Development Technician

Job in Redditch, Worcestershire, B97, England, UK

Listing for: Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-25

Job specializations:

Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 YEAR

Research & Development Technician

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | Flexi-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research & Development Technician to join a leading engineering manufacturer. Working within the high-pressure engineering team, you'll be responsible for building, testing and validating prototype compressors, supporting new product development and helping bring innovative designs into production.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and assemble prototype compressors, test rigs, jigs and fixtures.
Machine and modify components to support product development.
Carry out product testing and validation to ensure performance and specification requirements are met.
Record and analyse test data, producing technical reports to support engineering improvements.
Support the transition of new products from prototype through to production.
Investigate product issues and recommend engineering improvements.
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design, or HND/NVQ Level 4 with relevant experience.
Minimum 2 years' experience in rotating machinery or machinery development.
Mec...

Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
View / Apply for Jobs
Matching My Jurisdiction