Test Support Technician/Engineer

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Test Support Technician/Engineer in Bristol. You will manage and deliver structural tests while coordinating stakeholders and ensuring project quality. Candidates should possess practical knowledge of workshop equipment and have strong communication skills in English. The role offers a salary ranging from £38,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, alongside flexible working hours and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC or equivalent.
• Practical proficiency from recognized training/development programs.
• Understanding of safe handling and assembly of materials.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and deliver structural tests on time, cost, and quality.
• Prepare pre-design for specification release.
• Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing.

Skills

Practical knowledge of workshop equipment

Communication skills in English

Ability to work from technical drawings

Problem solving

Experience with structural loading systems

Knowledge of aluminium, steel, titanium alloys

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Miller

Pillar drill

Job description

****Job Description:****We are currently looking for:Test Support Technician/Engineer Location: Filton, Bristol Contract: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week**Duties:*** In the frame of test leading:○ Project manage & Deliver structural tests from level 6 to level 2 of the Test Pyramid and other business critical projects Define tests in adherence to the Structures Test .Process and in respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools.○ Integrate the 1ACMT transnational skills to deliver tests on time, cost and quality.○ Ensure communication and reporting to the test customer.* In the frame of the test means engineering:○ Concepts designed on time, cost & quality○ Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.○ Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.○ Ensure a configuration management of drawings and 3D data.○ Provide specimen interface drawings.○ Ensure test means interfaces are compliant with specimen loading areas.○ Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing○ Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.* Coordinate all internal and external contributors / stakeholders / suppliers.* Launch subcontracting activities following policy, managing purchasing and goods receipt.* Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.* Ensure regular reporting to other colleagues and teams in the test centre.* Participate in the Test Centre SQCDP and weekly team meetings.* Integrate, develop and introduce new lean policies, methods and ways-of-working aligned with the transnational business requirements and strategy of IACMT.* Provide feedback and/or sustain internal exchanges so that lessons learnt from previous* programmes are transferred to the team.* Support the development of training methodology and material**Our requirements:*** Educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC or demonstrate practical proficiency from a recognised training/development programme such as City and Guilds, Engineering Industrial Training Board, a company apprenticeship etc* Practical knowledge and skills to operate workshop equipment (lathe, miller, pillar drill etc) and perform manual fitting tasks.* The ability to work from technical drawings and problem solve.* Knowledge of basic building blocks of a structural loading system including load cells, hydraulic actuators, fixation points etc. Understand the function, safe handling requirements, maintenance and assembly.* Experience in the use of aluminium, steel, titanium alloys and composite materials.* Autonomous, Creative, Lean. Possess a sound understanding and knowledge of the type of work within an Aerospace environment.* Candidates must display a self-motivated and proactive approach, excellent communication skills both written and verbal (in English) and have the ability to work as part of the team.* Applicants will be expected to support the Business needs by use of multi-skilling, multi-tasking and work extended hours when required to support priority tests.* Independent and structured way of working* Candidates possessing Part 66 maintenance experience with aircraft structural repairs (current license not required) or equivalent armed forces time-served experience in this field.**Benefits*** Flexible working hours (flexi-time)* 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week* Pension scheme* Discretionary bonus scheme**Contract:**End date for applicants: Tuesday 6th January 2026Interviews: From w/c 19th January 2026Start date: January 2026Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.********Company:********Testia Limited**Contract Type:**Permanent-------**Experience Level:**Professional**Job Family:**Testing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.