Engine Test Technician; HR2026-R01-01-0117

Role Overview

The Engine Test Technician will support a wide range of practical engine testing and system development activities within a dynamometer test environment. The role involves hands-on work with engines, powertrain components, test facilities, and data, applying fundamental engineering principles to ensure testing is conducted safely, effectively, and in line with technical requirements and standards.

This position requires strong practical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a development and production-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engine Development

• Support engine development activities involving prototype engines, systems, and components.
• Prepare and contribute to test plans, test procedures, reports, and supporting documentation required for development programmes.
• Assist with test planning, coordination, set-up, commissioning, and execution of engine development tests.
• Ensure testing activities comply with internal procedures, industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.

Testing

• Support the assembly, repair, and maintenance of engine and powertrain components, sensor systems, and associated hardware to ensure functionality, performance, pass-off, and robustness.
• Assist with the investigation, testing, and analysis of components to assess design changes, improvements, or reported issues.
• Support engine and dynamometer calibration activities as required.

Production Support

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to transfer equipment to and from test facilities.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of engine systems.
• Support investigations relating to engineering, manufacturing, or quality concerns.

Project Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams and internal departments, providing updates on task progress where required.
• Contribute to project planning activities, including estimating time, materials, and costs for engine test-related tasks.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve facility performance, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to a learning culture and support the development of junior team members.
• Assist with maintaining and improving departmental and company-wide processes and standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Essential Skills for this Role

• HND qualification in an engineering-related subject and/or a minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role.
• Practical experience in build, test, and/or analysis activities, including use of PC-based software and toolchains.
• Sound knowledge of engineering and test fundamentals, with hands-on experience in build and test processes.
• Experience or knowledge of the design, development, build, and operation of mechanical, electro-mechanical, or thermal systems and associated test equipment.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements would be advantageous.

What we are looking for

Key Competencies

• Strong practical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and share technical information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career growth and training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and dynamic work environment
• Company Private Medical Scheme

This is an excellent opportunity join our team, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. Due to the location, we recommend applicants have access to their own vehicle.

Competitive salary in line with experience and market rates, with full details provided at the point of initial contact.

For an initial expression of interest, please contact our Careers team.

Closing Date for applications: 27th February 2026

We can’t wait to hear from you!

If you are passionate about engineering and want a great career in motorsport, please send your CV and covering letter to our recruiting team, and quote ref HR2026-R01-01-0117:

The HR Department Gibson Technology Ltd

Main Street, Repton, Derbyshire DE65 6NZ

Email: careers@gibsontech.co.uk

Eligibility to Work in the UK

To apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please confirm whether you currently have this right and whether you will require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This role is based full-time at our Repton Head Office.

No agencies please. Agencies enquiring about working with us please contact the above email address in the first instance. Thank you.

Job satisfaction is our number one priority, we provide a collaborative, supportive and dynamic working environment.

We offer a wide range of benefits to all our employees:

Group Personal Pension Scheme
Employees can join the pension scheme upon starting and the company will match your pension contributions up to 7.5%.

Private Medical Insurance
After a qualifying period you will become eligible to join the private medical insurance, this includes family cover.

Free Car Parking
Free parking is available at our engineering facility.

Training Opportunities
We believe in keeping our employees up to date with the latest research, tools and information that are available to the market. You will be given extensive in house training.

Career Development
We regularly promote allowing individuals the opportunity to progress within their chosen career path. Many Senior Engineers started with the Company as Technicians or Graduate Engineers.

Remuneration
We offer a competitive salary.