T&D Test Technician

Application Deadline: 27 July 2025

Department: Test & Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Silverstone

Description

We're seeking a motivated and hands-on technician to support the build, maintenance, and operation of test rigs and equipment within the Test & Development (T&D) department. You'll play a key role across various functional areas of the T&D workshop, contributing to a wide range of exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• To work with your relevant Test Engineers, T&D Design Engineers and the Project Engineers to understand the requirements of rig build and operation work assigned to you.
• To use and update the job list, deadlines and deliverables for your test work to ensure that all objectives and test requirements are met on time.
• To understand assembly drawings and the nature of the car components to ensure correct assembly.
• To understand responsibilities within the function area and of the wider group.
• To provide feedback and suggestions for the design of new equipment and test rigs.
• To suggest improvements for methods for capturing data.
• To assist with strategic improvements in test methods, instrumentation and processes to improve test efficiency and data quality.
• To regularly feedback progress on your work to your Lead Engineer and Test Manager, confirming successful completions and highlighting risk areas or concerns as early as possible.
• To attend and participate in meetings as required.
• To contribute to the creation of workshop documentation in the form of processes, risk assessments and new starter guides.
• To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard and maintain thorough and current working knowledge of test and development.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Previous experience in a similar role in a motorsport environment
• Ideally demonstrate an understanding of sensors and data acquisition
• Ability to demonstrate creative, flexible and innovative solutions to problems.
• Possess a strong focus and be able to accept challenges from colleagues.
• Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales.
• To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a changing environment.
• To be self-organised.
• Possess commitment and proven reliability.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and versatile.
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues.
  
  

Benefits

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.