Development Technician

Are you a hands‑on Engineering Technician who enjoys seeing an idea go from an engineering drawing to a working machine? This is an opportunity to join a successful UK engineering manufacturer and play a key role in developing the next generation of Machinery. As a Product Development Technician, you’ll work alongside Engineers and Test & Validation specialists, building prototypes, solving practical engineering problems and helping turn new designs into fully working machines.

Product Development Technician – Milton Keynes – £34,500 Plus overtime

Product Development Technician’s Key Responsibilities:

• Build and assemble prototype and development working across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Work closely with Design Engineers to implement new concepts, component layouts and design improvements.
• Identify and resolve practical build issues, using your hands‑on experience to improve manufacturability, serviceability, reliability and performance.
• Support design changes and product improvement activity throughout the development process, providing clear practical feedback to the wider engineering team.
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient development environment while supporting Health & Safety requirements and wider team objectives.

Skills & Experience Required as a Product Development Technician:

• Relevant engineering qualification such as an HNC, HND or completed engineering apprenticeship, supported by practical hands‑on experience.
• Practical experience of mechanical assembly, with exposure to hydraulic and electrical systems and a good understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Confident using a wide range of hand and power tools, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills, with the initiative to work independently and find solutions when working with new or changing designs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with strong attention to detail, time management and basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office.

Benefits Package:

• £34,500 with the salary increasing with experience.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• 5% contributory pension, life insurance and a healthcare cashback scheme.
• Premium-rate overtime when business requirements allow, plus free on-site parking and discounted gym membership.
• Excellent opportunity to work on innovative new products, gain further technical experience and develop your career within an experienced Engineering, Development and Test & Validation team.

If this Product Development Technician role sounds like the kind of hands‑on engineering opportunity you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

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