Lab Technician – Electrical / Mechanical
Location: Essex
Working Pattern: On-site, minimum 4 days per week
Contract: Contract
Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance – Essential
We are looking for an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Technician to join a high-power R&D team, supporting the development and testing of prototypes, demonstrators and experimental systems.
This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with practical experience in electrical, mechanical or multidisciplinary assembly within an engineering, laboratory, manufacturing or R&D environment.
Key Responsibilities
Build, assemble and modify prototypes, test rigs and demonstrator systemsWork from engineering drawings, schematics, specifications and work instructionsCarry out testing and measurements using engineering test equipmentOperate and maintain laboratory, workshop and engineering equipmentComplete inspections and quality checks on builds and assembliesTroubleshoot and fault-find mechanical/electrical build issuesSupport engineers with prototype development and design improvementsManage components, materials and laboratory consumablesMaintain a safe, organised and compliant laboratory/workshop environment
What We’re Looking For
Active UK SC Clearance – essentialBackground as an Electrical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Engineering Technician or similarStrong practical, hands-on assembly and build experienceAbility to interpret technical drawings, schematics and engineering documentationExperience using test and measurement equipmentGood fault-finding and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityComfortable working in a fast-paced R&D / engineering environment
Important: This is an engineering technician position, focused on electrical/mechanical systems, laboratory work and prototype development – not a medical laboratory technician role.
If you hold active SC clearance and have a hands-on electrical or mechanical engineering technician background, we’d be keen to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ…