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.

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

You will start with 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

Test Technician | Banbury, Oxfordshire

SALARY: £27,400 starting salary + 21% shift premium on afternoon shifts | Typically earning around £30,000

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday | Weekly rotating shifts:

• 6.30am – 2.30pm
• 1.30pm – 10.00pm

The Role:

• 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
• Developing your technical skills through structured training

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 test results for certification and reporting
• Following strict procedures where accuracy and attention to detail are critical
• Working in a reactive environment where priorities can change day to day
• Developing your technical knowledge through structured training and practical experience

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
• Committed – Looking for a long-term career, not just a stop-gap role

What you can expect:

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

Package & Benefits

• £27,400 starting salary plus a 21% shift premium on afternoon shifts – Typical earnings £30,000 per annum
• Structured pay progression as your skills develop
• 28 days paid holiday (including Bank holidays) increasing with length of service
• Pension and death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events and team initiatives

The Recruitment Process

To apply for this 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 on 01164 670800 | charlotte.clamp@your-recruiters.co.uk.

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.