Test Technician | Banbury, Oxfordshire

£30,000 starting salary includes a 21% shift premium (afternoons) + structured progression

Monday to Friday | Weekly rotating shifts:

• 6.30am – 2.30pm
• 1.30pm – 10.00pm

Are you the person who turns up early, gets stuck in, and learns properly?

We’re not looking for the loudest or the flashiest. We’re looking for someone reliable, hands-on, and coachable. Someone who wants to build a long-term technical career and is prepared to learn it the right way.

The Role

We’re recruiting a Test Technician to join a specialist materials testing facility in Banbury.

This is a structured, technical environment where products are pushed to their limits to ensure they meet strict safety standards across industries such as aerospace, energy and engineering.

You’ll start with the fundamentals and, through structured training, progress into more advanced and technical testing methods over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up and running mechanical tests on materials and components
• Carrying out tensile, compression and fatigue testing using specialist equipment
• Accurately recording results for certification and reporting purposes
• Following strict processes where attention to detail is critical
• Working in a reactive environment where priorities can shift day to day
• Continuously developing your technical skills through structured training

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and consistent – strong attendance and timekeeping is essential
• Coachable – willing to learn, take direction and develop through formal training
• Hands-on mindset – comfortable working with tools, machinery or technical processes
• Detail-focused – able to follow processes where accuracy really matters
• Calm under pressure – able to stay focused when workload increases
• Solutions-focused – willing to figure things out rather than step back from problems
• Looking for a long-term career, not just a stop-gap role

The Environment

• Supportive, inclusive and professional team culture
• Structured training with clear progression from Level 1 through to Level 3 Test Technician
• A workplace where attitude, consistency and respect are valued

Package & Benefits

• £30,000 starting salary
• 21% shift premium on afternoon shifts
• Structured pay progression as you develop
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension and death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events and team initiatives

The Recruitment Process

To apply for this Test Technician position, please complete the short application and ensure your most recent CV is included.

If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Clamp at Your Recruiters.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 2-stage interview process that will include a face-to-face interview with the Managing Director and Operations Director.

If you’re someone who shows up, puts the work in, and wants to build real technical skills over time, this is a strong opportunity to do exactly that. Apply now and we’ll talk you through the role properly.

Your Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.