Structural Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the setup and operation of the Load Control System and Tensile Test Machines
• Calibrate, set up and install a variety of transducers, including Linear Variable Displacement Transducers, Load Cells and Strain Gauges
• Be familiar with Data Acquisition Systems and set up appropriately for test work
• Be involved in helping the customer to define test requirements within the scope of the Lab capabilities
• Produce estimated costings to the Customer, working to adhere to delivering OTOCOQ
• Design, procure and manufacture suitable fixturing to interface with test hardware
• Write detailed test reports for both internal and external customers
• Set up and operate Load Control and Data Acquisition Systems, and design, set up and run complex static and fatigue tests

Qualifications

• HND/HNC in a STEM field, or vocational equivalent
• Strong technical background in Instrumentation and Load Control Systems
• Experience with hydraulic and electric actuators
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders

Desirable skills

• Experience with installation of strain gauges on test hardware
• Familiarity with calibration processes
• Previous Crane/FLT experience, with training provided
• AGILE/LEAN Six Sigma Practitioner
• Basic coding experience

Benefits

• Paid annual leave: 25 days per year, increasing to 26, 27, 28 days after 5, 10, 15 years of service
• Dynamic Working policies offer flexible hours, location, paid overtime and time in lieu
• Retirement Savings Plan: 4% employee + 6% employer contributions (both increase up to 2%)
• Financial awareness webinars and education resources
• Share Incentive Plan (tax‑efficient share purchase)
• Mortgage advice and webinars
• Season Ticket Loan: access to public transport season ticket value spread over 12 months
• Critical Illness benefit: tax‑free lump sum for medical expenses and lifestyle adjustments
• Employee Assistance Programme: free confidential counselling up to 8 sessions
• Voluntary Private Medical Insurance (multiple plans) and company‑funded insurance for eligible grades
• Dental and healthcare cash‑back plans with multiple coverage levels
• Healthcare and leisure cash‑back for medical, dental, optician, and recreational services

Salary and Working Conditions

Salary: Circa £52,500 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance

British citizenship or dual UK citizenship required; all successful candidates must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and pass required restrictions on nationality and/or rights to work.

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