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Test Technician – Automation & Packaging Systems

Essex

£25,000 – £30,000 + Paid Overtime + Enhanced Pension + Healthcare + Life Cover
Ref: 24651

Join a global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke filling and packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented Test Technician to play a vital role in validating complex automation systems before they are delivered to customers.

Working from the company’s UK headquarters, you’ll be part of the Documentation Department and work closely with project and engineering teams during the commissioning phase.

Test Technician Role

You'll ensure high-performance systems meet strict specifications and are ready for customer acceptance by carrying out structured, factory-based testing.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute formal test protocols and document test results accurately
• Report incidents, deviations, or failures found during testing
• Collaborate with validation teams during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and on-site testing
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure reliability
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements by identifying areas for efficiency gains

Test Technician What You'll Need

• A formal engineering qualification
• Working knowledge of automated machinery and production systems
• Prior experience in structured or formal testing
• Competency in MS Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills for interacting with internal teams and customers

  Why Join?

•  Join a respected manufacturer with decades of experience in high-spec packaging solutions
•  Be part of a skilled team where your input improves quality and reliability
•  Benefit from a stable work environment with long-term project pipelines
•  Enjoy a strong benefits package, including:

Paid overtime -  Enhanced pension scheme - Private healthcare -  Life cover

Location: Based in Essex, this position is commutable from Chelmsford, Harlow, Southend, Colchester, and surrounding areas.

For more information contact Sarah Clarke on 01902 212000 / 07519 122547 or email sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk