Mechanical Test Technician in Hampshire

Mechanical Test Technician Fareham The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Test Technician to join a growing design and manufacturing company based in southern Hampshire. The business is flourishing and continues to go from strength to strength, offering a stable yet dynamic environment with genuine opportunities to develop. You will join a small, highly skilled test team and play a key role in expanding the company's testing capability. The role is hands-on and varied, involving the application of sensors, the build of bespoke test rigs, and the execution of a wide range of novel and challenging tests. Testing activities range from very small-scale coupon tests (just a few millimetres in size) through to large, full-scale structural tests, including: Loads of up to 500 tonnes Burst pressures of up to 4,000 bar Experience with high-pressure testing is highly desirable, as is a strong appreciation for health and safety in an industrial testing environment. Principal Accountabilities Perform short- and long-term mechanical testing on composite, polymeric, and metallic specimens and assemblies in line with project plans and timescales. Operate, maintain, document, and calibrate a wide range of test equipment, including hydraulic systems, workshop equipment, and lifting equipment. Support the development of new testing methods, equipment, and instrumentation to improve understanding of product capability and structural performance. Train other staff (within skill level) on testing activities and laboratory procedures. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing methods and product performance. Job Knowledge