Test Technician | Banbury, Oxfordshire – £30,000 starting salary includes a 21% shift premium (afternoons).
Overview
We’re recruiting a Test Technician to join a specialist materials testing facility in Banbury. This is a structured, technical environment where products are pushed to their limits to ensure they meet strict safety standards across industries such as aerospace, energy and engineering. Through structured training you will progress from fundamentals to advanced technical testing methods over time.
Responsibilities
- Set up and run mechanical tests on materials and components.
- Carry out tensile, compression and fatigue testing using specialist equipment.
- Accurately record results for certification and reporting purposes.
- Follow strict processes where attention to detail is critical.
- Work in a reactive environment where priorities can shift day to day.
- Continuously develop your technical skills through structured training.
Qualifications
- Reliable and consistent – strong attendance and timekeeping.
- Coachable – willing to learn, take direction and develop through formal training.
- Hands‑on mindset – comfortable working with tools, machinery or technical processes.
- Detail‑focused – able to follow processes where accuracy matters.
- Calm under pressure – able to stay focused when workload increases.
- Solutions‑focused – willing to figure things out rather than step back from problems.
- Seeking a long‑term career, not just a stop‑gap role.
Environment
Supportive, inclusive and professional team culture. Structured training with clear progression from Level1 through Level3 Test Technician. A workplace where attitude, consistency and respect are valued.
Package & Benefits
- £30,000 starting salary.
- 21% shift premium on afternoon shifts.
- Structured pay progression as you develop.
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Pension and death in service cover.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Company events and team initiatives.
Recruitment Process
To apply for this Test Technician position, please complete the short application and include your most recent CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 2‑stage interview process that will include a face‑to‑face interview with the Managing Director and Operations Director. If you’re someone who shows up, puts the work in, and wants to build real technical skills over time, this is a strong opportunity to do exactly that.
Your Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.
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