Test Support Team Leader

Job Title: Test Support Team Leader

Location: Northampton

Salary: £40,000-£50,000

Contract: Permanent

Our leading manufacturing client based in the Northampton area are searching for a Test Support Team Leader to join their team. In this position, you will be instrumental in facilitating engine testing on dynamometers and sub-assemblies on test rigs. You'll bring your expertise in engine test installations, with a focus on electrical systems, to support our testing environment effectively.

Key Responsibilities – Test Support Team Leader

• Oversee the team's workload, prioritizing tasks to deliver various projects efficiently and providing regular project status updates to management. Projects may include new installations, upgrades, breakdowns, and maintenance.
• Manage the ticketing system used by dyno technicians and engineers for support requests.
• Lead the electrical and electronic support systems for engine installations on dyno or rig.
• Create electrical installation drawings and procedures.
• Maintain calibration of dynos and rigs instrumentation and set up additional instrumentation as required.
• Handle stock control for maintenance and consumables inventory.
• Keep accurate records of instrumentation and calibration devices.
• Oversee supplier selection and maintain good working relationships.

Key Qualifications & Experience – Test Support Team Leader

• Apprentice trained or equivalent in an engineering related discipline
• Proven experience in an engine test support environment.
• Ability to effectively manage your workload and guide others.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable to shifting project priorities and new requirements.
• Takes ownership of problems and works towards resolution, either independently or through collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams effectively.
• Applies a structured, logical, and organized approach to tasks, delivering work in a professional manner.
• Strong time management and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of internal combustion engines and engine testing methodologies.

Benefits – Test Support Team Leader

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Occupational health and wellbeing support.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Digital GP service.
• Income protection.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted shopping, including active lifestyle discounts.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Hybrid working (dependent on role).

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on or send copy of your CV to

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