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Contract

Test Technician

Matchtech
Wimborne Minster
money-bag £28 - £30/hour
Posted: 07 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 06 June 2026
Ref: 225077924

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security, Nuclear, and Aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a skilled Test Technician for a contract role. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in electronics testing, assembly, and fault diagnostics to work on critical projects within highly secure environments.

  • Based in Wimborne, fully onsite.
  • 6 month initial contract.
  • Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationailty and be willing to undergo secuirty checks.
  • -2830 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Testing electronic or electro-mechanical equipment (including low voltage, 110v, 230v, 440v and E.H.T. products) in accordance with the appropriate test specifications or instructions, utilising the test equipment
  • Locating faults in electronic or electro-mechanical equipment under test to sub-assembly level
  • Initiating corrective action and recording fault information as required
  • Recognising faults on test equipment and initiating action for repair
  • Maintaining good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness and complying with statutory safety regulations and relevant codes of practice
  • Ensuring all paperwork (hard and soft copy) and electronic systems including ERP are completed accurately to ensure traceability
  • Supporting the business with continuous improvement, 6S, and lean manufacturing


Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

  • Experience of performing production testing using both commercial off the shelf and bespoke analogue test equipment
  • Ability to follow and interpret manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials and production testing specifications
  • Skilled in using standard test equipment consisting of, but not limited to, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators
  • Ability to fault find to sub-assembly level, read circuit diagrams, and wiring schedules
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel
  • Good time management and task prioritisation skills with the ability to juggle various tasks
  • Familiarity with ESD procedures and IPC-A-610/620 standards


Desired Skills:

  • Technical qualification in Electronics or equivalent
  • Qualification to IPC-A-610/620
  • Experience in electrical assembly, precision cable preparation, and soldering


If you have a robust background in electronics testing, with skills in soldering, EMC testing, and electrical assembly, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling contract role within a highly dynamic and secure environment.

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