Trainee Test Engineer

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Do you have an interest in Aerospace Engineering?

Would you like to work for a leading testing company that ensures tomorrow is safer than today?

Element has an exciting opportunity for an Trainee Test Engineer or recent Graduate to join our Oxford facility. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK National. You will carry out testing on Fuel / Structural / Avionics aerospace systems for effects of lightning. You will join a growing specialist team, working for a leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.

• Carrying out testing, recording and assessing the test data
• Photographing the samples/set up and writing reports on the findings of the test programmes
• Interact with customers on technical issues and questions
• Supporting other members of the team in diverse test programmes

• A background in testing & measurement would be great but is not essential, we would be open to see transferable experience from within the Engineering or Manufacturing sectors 
• We would also be keen to engage with recent Graduates with engineering qualifications
• Candidates with HNC / HND will also be welcomed, or individuals with equivalent experience 
• Practical hands-on approach, aptitude for experimental testing and problem solving
• Knowledge of High Voltage systems would be beneficial but not a requirement
• Possess good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ideally a Full UK driving licence 
• UK national for Security Clearance

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

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To apply please email [email protected]

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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