LOCATION: Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) - Office based role DEPARTMENT: MTEST SALARY: Competitive HOURS: Full time/permanent - 37 hrs - (Mon - Thurs: Dayshift (08.00 - 16.30) and evening shift (12.00 - 20.30) / (Mon - Thurs: Dayshift (08.00 - 13.00) and evening shift (12.00 - 17.00)
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Test Technician at MTest, you will support our engineers and senior technicians to execute dynamic, static and life-cycle tests for both Mirus Aircraft Seating and external customers.
You’ll play a hands-on role in preparing test setups, fixtures and specialist equipment, supporting test execution and maintenance, and ensuring testing is completed safely, accurately and in line with customer requirements, procedures and international regulations.
We’re looking for a practical, technically minded individual with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to follow detailed procedures. You’ll need to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, take pride in maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping, and have a genuine willingness to learn and develop within a specialist aerospace testing environment.
In your role as our Test Technician, you will:
- Complete Static, Dynamic and Life Cycle test setups in accordance with test procedures.
- Support dynamic development & certification testing in accordance with customer test procedures and international regulations.
- Set up high speed cameras for test filming to customer requirements.
- Maintain test fixtures and equipment as necessary.
- Carry out development and certification static tests to customer and regulatory requirements.
- Support dynamic sled maintenance in line with engineer.
- Be responsible for maintaining a high level of housekeeping.
- Create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published health and safety procedures.
ABOUT YOU
- Previous Mechanical or electrical technician/engineering experience.
- Strong mechanical fitting skills.
- Electrical/electronic skills.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experienced in a testing environment.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Knowledge of photography, high speed data and video capture considered an advantage.
Personal skills / attributes:
- Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- IT literate.
- Ability to follow written procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be able to work independently or in a team.
- Willingness to learn.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- High level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Excellent customer service skills for both Mirus' internal stakeholders as well as external customers of MTest.
- Prepared to work additional hours as required. (Banked hours / time of in lieu)
Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required
"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm."
Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China. We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.
We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.
Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.
OUR BENEFITS
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
- 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
- Option to buy one week's additional annual leave each year
- Agile working. Flexible start and finish
- Early finish on a Friday
- Full company Christmas shut down
- Training and development
- Generous family friendly benefits
- SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.
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Test Technician in Hingham employer: Mirus As
Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Hingham, Norfolk, where innovation and excellence are at the forefront of our operations. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside generous benefits such as enhanced pension contributions and flexible working arrangements. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values creativity and challenges the status quo in the aerospace industry.
