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Date Added: Fri 17/10/2025

Test Engineer

Southampton, UK
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Company: JOBHERON

Job Type: Apprenticeship, FullTime

Salary: £24,000 - £32,000 per annum

TEST ENGINEER / TECHNICIAN | SOUTHAMPTON | UP TO £32K & GREAT BENEFITS

An innovative high-tech company in the Southampton area is looking for a hands-on Test Engineer / Technician to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding business developing cutting-edge chemical sensor technology used for pollutant and water quality monitoring in environmental and industrial applications.

You’ll be working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment alongside experts in engineering, chemistry, and electronics — contributing to the development and testing of advanced sensor systems that make a real impact on environmental sustainability.

What’s on Offer?

  • Highly competitive salary, £24k - £32k (based on experience).
  • Company pension scheme.
  • 23 days annual leave plus public holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements available.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities of the Test Engineer:

  • Assemble, test, and calibrate sensor products to meet technical specifications.
  • Build and maintain test and calibration rigs to support product validation.
  • Conduct quality checks, reliability testing, and sensor conditioning.
  • Assist with the repair and assessment of returned devices.
  • Work closely with engineering and chemistry teams to ensure smooth production workflows.
  • Support customer equipment installations and field deployments when required.
  • Maintain compliance with company quality management systems (ISO 9001 & 14001).

About You:

You’re a practical, detail-oriented technician or engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work and problem-solving. You take pride in precision and quality, and you’re keen to develop your career within an innovative, high-growth technology business.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Qualification and/or experience in engineering, technical disciplines, or chemistry (Degree, HND/HNC, BTEC, or apprenticeship).
  • Strong practical and technical skills, with experience in hands-on engineering tasks.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
  • Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Quick learner, adaptable, and comfortable with new processes or technologies.
  • A collaborative team player with good communication skills.
  • Full right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

  • Industry experience in sensors, water, or environmental technology.
  • Experience working under quality management systems (ISO 9001 / 14001).
  • Valid UK driver’s licence.
  • Experience working with chemicals or reagent preparation.

How to Apply

If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with cutting-edge environmental sensor technology and want to make a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.

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