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Mechanical Test Technician

Job Title :

Mechanical Test Technician

Job Location :

Gloucester

Job Type :

Mechanical Maintenance

Sectors :

Chemical & Process

Contract Type :

Permanent

Salary :

£31000 - £36000 per annum + Benefits

REF :

BBBH19044_1788517537

Job Published :

4 September 2026

Mechanical Test Technician

Shift Pattern: 06.00 - 22.00, 14.00 - 22.00 (Mon-Fri)

Competitive Salary (DOE) + Paid Overtime + Pension + Life Assurance + Training & Development

Are you a mechanically engineer or technician looking for a new challenge?

Would you like to work on large-scale pumps, diesel engines, electric motors and rotating equipment, developing specialist testing and commissioning skills within an established engineering business?

The Opportunity

We are working with a long-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of engineered-to-order pump systems for customers across the UK and international markets.

This is a genuinely hands-on role where you'll be involved in rigging, assembling, commissioning and testing large-scale pump and engine systems before they are delivered to customers.

No previous pump testing experience is required - what matters is your mechanical ability, attention to detail, willingness to learn and commitment to working safely.

Key Tasks:

You will work as part of a skilled test team, taking large pump and motor assemblies through the complete testing process.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Rigging and positioning pumps, motors and associated equipment within the test facility
  • Connecting pipework, valves and instrumentation
  • Setting up equipment ready for testing and commissioning
  • Running pumps through a range of operating conditions
  • Measuring flow, pressure, temperature, vibration, speed, current, voltage and power
  • Recording and analysing test data using computer-based systems
  • Working with mechanical and electrical colleagues to resolve issues
  • Maintaining a high standard of accuracy and workmanship throughout the test process

Background, Skills & Experience

  • Essential - Min NVQ2 in a Mechanical Engineering subject
  • Mechanically capable, practical and comfortable working with large industrial equipment.
  • Good computer skills, an eye for detail
  • A strong safety-first approach

We would be interested in speaking with people from a range of hands-on engineering backgrounds, including:

Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, HGV / Vehicle Technician, Heavy Plant Technician, Manufacturing / Test Technician, Engineering Apprentice

On Offer

  • Competitive basic salary which increases after probation and training
  • Paid Overtime
  • Life Assurance
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Structured on-the-job training

Interested?

If you're a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys getting hands-on with machinery and wants to develop your career within a technically interesting environment, we'd like to hear from you.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

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