Systems Test Technician

Telford
4 days ago
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Systems Test Technician

Telford

Permanent

up to circa £40,000 per annum basic (experience dependant) + significant uplift in OT/travel

Monday – Friday (DAYS) with an early Friday finish

We’re working with a leading engineering business who are looking to recruit a proactive Technician to join their growing team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of testing, validating, and commissioning advanced automated systems, both in-house and at customer sites worldwide.

You’ll play a key part in software setup, diagnostics, technical documentation and customer training, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and working with cutting-edge technology.

You will be getting involved in:

  • Completing test and validation activities on complex automated systems and equipment, both onsite in the UK and at customer facilities worldwide

  • Commissioning system software and hardware, including Robot AS, PLC and Kepware code

  • Carrying out system diagnostics, fault finding and rectification

  • Performing system-wide testing, inspection, and software setup

  • Delivering customer training and supporting equipment servicing

  • Writing procedures, test plans and technical documentation

  • Making engineering drawing modifications to support build quality

  • Providing remote customer support for diagnostic queries

  • Working safely and in line with internal processes and risk assessments

    We are looking for someone who has:

  • Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings

  • Hands-on mechanical/electrical assembly, build, or commissioning work

  • Developing Robot and PLC software (beneficial)

  • Working professionally with customers and representing a business confidently

  • Managing their own time, learning proactively, and taking accountability

  • Holding a full, clean driving licence and a valid passport (international travel required)

  • Qualified to Degree, BEng or HNC in an electrical discipline or equivalent technical experience

    The application process:

    Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

    We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

    About Us

    Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and operations recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

    Reference: AA26824

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