Test Rig Support Engineer

Matchtech · Leicestershire, England

Test Rig Support Engineer at Matchtech, based in Leicestershire, England, paying £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£35,000 per annum
Location
Leicestershire, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
26 Nov 2026

Reference 609518

About the role

Test Support Engineer (Permanent) - Leicestershire - Up to £43,000 (Onsite)


A technology business with advanced test facilities is looking for a hands-on Test Support Engineer to support the safe, reliable and effective running of its laboratories and test rigs. This is a permanent, fully onsite role based in Leicestershire.

The role

You'll be the first point of response for test-rig and lab equipment issues, working closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to keep critical test capability running smoothly.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Reacting to test rig / lab process issues and diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults
  • Repairing and resolving issues where possible, and escalating complex problems appropriately
  • Supporting the build of new test rigs and modifications / upgrades to existing equipment
  • Completing routine equipment checks, calibration activity and audits
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on rigs and supporting equipment
  • Helping ensure the lab environment remains safe, compliant and operationally effective

What we're looking for

This suits someone practical, proactive and comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment.
You'll ideally have experience with:

  • Maintaining equipment in a test or production environment (including electro-mechanical assemblies / test rig systems)
  • Reading and working from mechanical & electrical drawings, schematics and layouts
  • National Instruments control systems (not essential)
  • Working with liquid or gas fuel systems or similar (Not essential)
  • Clear communication and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving across different teams

Package / working arrangement

  • Salary: up to £43,000 (depending on experience)
  • Type: Permanent
  • Location: Leicestershire
  • Working style: 100% onsite

Reference: 609518 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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