Mechanical Test Technician

Mechanical Test Technician - Inside IR35 - 6 month contract + extension likelySouth Wales - On-siteRate dependent on experienceYolk Recruitment is supporting a global engineering manufacturer with the recruitment of a Mechanical Test Technician for its South Wales operation. This is a 6 month contract initially, with strong potential for extension.This is a hands-on mechanical engineering role within a busy test laboratory. As a Mechanical Test Technician, you'll build and prepare mechanical assemblies, install them onto specialist test rigs, carry out testing to defined procedures, monitor performance and investigate unexpected results, working closely with engineers developing and validating mechanical products.This is what you'll be doingBuild, repair and prepare test components and auxiliary equipmentInstall components and assemblies into test rigsCarry out test activities in line with defined procedures and standardsMonitor ongoing tests and accurately record performance dataOperate data acquisition equipment and record results accuratelyDiagnose issues with test equipment, fixtures or assembliesAssist with routine maintenance of test rigs and laboratory equipmentProvide engineering teams with valuable insights and observationsAnd this is what you'll needThe successful Mechanical Test Technician will need a strong practical mechanical background and the ability to work carefully in a structured test environmentMechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalentAble to read and interpret engineering drawingsStrong practical mechanical skillsAn understanding of hydraulics and pneumaticsExperience in a mechanical engineering test laboratory environment advantageousExperience in automotive, rail, marine, power generation, defence or similar manufacturing environmentsAre you up to the challenge?If you're a Mechanical Test Technician, Mechanical Technician or Test Technician looking for a hands-on contract role in a varied engineering test environment, apply now!*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunitiesTPBN1_UKTJ