Senior Test Technician
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£42,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £42,500, and Contechs is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3115 (Quality assurance technicians, Test technician is an index entry for this group) or SOC 5223 (Metal working production and maintenance fitters, Engine testing and fitting tasks described). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Order Ref: 37291700
Position Title: Senior Test Technician
Duration: Contract
Location: Warwick
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
Inside IR35 £28.43 Per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day‑to‑day operation of multi‑cylinder engine testbeds, ensuring safe, test‑ready rigs through routine test cell checks and the installation and validation of instrumentation and equipment.
- Support engineers with steady‑state, transient, emissions, calibration, and durability test activities.
- Perform first‑line diagnosis and troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, rig, and measurement issues.
- Operate AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA, and related tools at an operational level to run test steps and verify channel integrity.
- Assist with hardware changes, including injectors, sensors, turbo components, exhaust parts, hoses, and fuel system items.
- Maintain testbed readiness while driving continuous improvements in rig uptime, palletisation efficiency, measurement reliability, and overall test execution.
- Support installation or commissioning of new rigs, instrumentation, facility upgrades, or measurement systems.
- Follow all APRL safety procedures for rotating machinery, hot surfaces, fuel handling, compressed gases, and electrical systems.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Hands on experience operating combustion engine testbeds in a development or durability environment.
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Contechs, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3113 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~82k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Contechs holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.