R&D Technician
CV-LibraryBraintree, EssexpermanentPosted: 29 September 2026
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Roles & Responsibilities
* Build, assemble and modify engineering prototypes and development assemblies.
* Create, maintain and update manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation.
* Train production operatives in new and revised manufacturing processes.
* Read and make basic modifications to engineering drawings and documentation through the DCN process.
* Set up and conduct development testing, accurately recording results and engineering data.
* Build and modify test rigs, fixtures and other equipment to support development activities.
* Investigate and resolve practical manufacturing, assembly and production issues.
* Participate in design reviews, providing practical manufacturing and assembly input.
* Maintain accurate prototype build, test and engineering records.
* Carry out hands-on engineering activities within workshop and laboratory environments.
* Follow risk assessments, safe systems of work and relevant safety procedures.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
* Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
* Established experience working in a practical engineering environment.
* Experience assembling and modifying engineering prototypes.
* Ability to read engineering drawings and produce clear technical documentation.
* Knowledge of practical manufacturing and assembly processes.
* Experience conducting tests, recording results and maintaining engineering data.
* Ability to investigate and resolve practical engineering problems.
* Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Reliable, methodical and safety-conscious approach to work.
Hours - 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Salary - £30,000 - 34,000 (DOE)
Job Type - Permanent
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles
Roles & Responsibilities
* Build, assemble and modify engineering prototypes and development assemblies.
* Create, maintain and update manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation.
* Train production operatives in new and revised manufacturing processes.
* Read and make basic modifications to engineering drawings and documentation through the DCN process.
* Set up and conduct development testing, accurately recording results and engineering data.
* Build and modify test rigs, fixtures and other equipment to support development activities.
* Investigate and resolve practical manufacturing, assembly and production issues.
* Participate in design reviews, providing practical manufacturing and assembly input.
* Maintain accurate prototype build, test and engineering records.
* Carry out hands-on engineering activities within workshop and laboratory environments.
* Follow risk assessments, safe systems of work and relevant safety procedures.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
* Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
* Established experience working in a practical engineering environment.
* Experience assembling and modifying engineering prototypes.
* Ability to read engineering drawings and produce clear technical documentation.
* Knowledge of practical manufacturing and assembly processes.
* Experience conducting tests, recording results and maintaining engineering data.
* Ability to investigate and resolve practical engineering problems.
* Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Reliable, methodical and safety-conscious approach to work.
Hours - 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Salary - £30,000 - 34,000 (DOE)
Job Type - Permanent
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles