ATU Technician
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, Kent, ME80RU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -082025-6034_1773420491 |
Summary
ATU Technician
Gillingham, Kent
£14.50 per hour
Rotating Shift Pattern
We are currently recruiting for an ATU Technician to join a well-established engineering and testing facility based in Gillingham, Kent. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong mechanical skills and an interest in engine testing or diesel systems to work in a highly technical environment supporting performance and validation testing.
Shift Pattern (Rotating)Week 1
Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00
Friday: 06:00 - 13:00
Week 2
Monday - Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00
Friday: 13:00 - 20:00
Pay£14.50 per hour
Key Responsibilities- Assemble and install diesel components onto test rigs
- Build and maintain fluid circuits, pipework, and instrumentation systems
- Install and calibrate sensors, transducers, and data acquisition equipment
- Set up and run performance and endurance tests
- Carry out mechanical fitting, strip down, and rebuild of engines and subsystems
- Diagnose faults and repair or replace defective components
- Record and analyse test data using diagnostic software
- Support engineers with troubleshooting and resolving test issues
- Maintain and service test equipment including planned maintenance and repairs
- Assist with test program editing when required
- Work safely while following site procedures and safety protocols
✔ Advanced mechanical fitting skills
✔ Knowledge of fuel injection systems
✔ Experience with instrumentation setup and operation
✔ Familiarity with data acquisition systems
✔ Understanding of engine operation and diagnostics
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist engineering test environment, gaining experience across engine, rig, and component testing.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.