About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 119 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 26,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.

As we move forward, our consumers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building a successful NGP business. Integral to our long-term success is our sustainability strategy, behaving responsibly and supporting our ambitions, all underpinned by high governance.

Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

The Role

A Test Technician role within the R&D pillar of the Innovation function working within the Device Development team. Reporting to the Test & Compliance Engineer, the role plays a key part in supporting the Engineers on new product development projects.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist Development Engineers to test prototypes
• Work on new technology projects and product developments
• Running test machines
• Complete product testing activities, together with capture of results and creating reports/documentation
• Create documents/reports to communicate test procedures/results in line with company standard
• Operate, maintain and commission workshop equipment
• Ensure H&S standards and good working practices are maintained within the workshop
• Support of new product development in line with agreed project plans
• Provide ongoing support for current engineering projects
• Produce jigs and fixtures in support of R&D, prototype assembly and testing activities
• Assembly/disassembly of prototypes and test samples
• Prepare product samples for consumer and sensory testing
• Ensure upkeep of workshop standards, test equipment, tools, provisions and consumables
• Support internal training and project compliance requirements
• Other practical activities e.g. preparation of samples in the Formulation facility, manufacture of consumer trial materials in the development facility, booking in materials through the warehouse

What we offer

Imperial Brands offer a competitive package of salary, bonus scheme, pension and 25 days holiday (with an additional 4 days on top to cover the Christmas period and bank holidays) and hybrid work.

Next steps:

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.