01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Mechanical Reasoning
Checks understanding of forces, levers, gears and everyday mechanical principles.
- Forces & motion
- Mechanical systems
- Physical principles
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Mechanical Reasoning82%
Problem Solving74%
Error Checking68%
Diagrammatic Reasoning64%
Health and Safety78%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of technical and practical reasoning.
The Maintenance Engineer template combines Mechanical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Error Checking, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
5tests55minutes78questions in total
02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Problem Solving
Shows how candidates break down a workplace problem and choose between options.
- Understanding problems
- Considering solutions
- Choosing a response
03 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
04 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Diagrammatic Reasoning
Shows how well candidates follow processes and logic expressed as diagrams.
- Diagram sequences
- Rules & transformations
- Following processes
05 · 15 QUESTIONS · 15 MINUTES
Health and Safety
Checks whether candidates recognise hazards, choose the right controls and follow safe working practice.
- Hazard and risk
- Safe systems of work
- Fire and hazardous substances
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore technical reasoning, accuracy and practical judgement.
You receive a result for each included test: Mechanical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Error Checking, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a production handover against the work specification.
Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.
A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Explore an example in the context of checking a production handover against the work specification. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Maintenance Engineer assessment results.
Maintenance Engineer: checking a production handover against the work specificationWorkplace example
While checking a production handover against the work specification, you compare an approved record with a copied entry. All four fields must match exactly.
| Field | Approved record | Copied entry |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | AB-2741 | AB-2741 |
| Quantity | 36 | 36 |
| Date | 18 October | 18 October |
| Location code | RT-608 | RT-680 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Maintenance Engineer assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Mechanical Reasoning, Error Checking, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety; workplace situations in Problem Solving. It brings together evidence about technical reasoning, accuracy and practical judgement, giving you areas to explore when checking a production handover against the work specification.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a production handover against the work specification to explore practical application. Ask how they would check the specification, investigate a discrepancy and document the handover.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Mechanical ReasoningFollow up on how they explain forces, movement and mechanical relationships.
- Problem SolvingAsk them to break down a problem, compare options and explain their next step.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- Diagrammatic ReasoningUse a short Diagrammatic Reasoning work sample to explore how they apply diagram sequences and rules & transformations.
- Health and SafetyUse a short Health and Safety work sample to explore how they apply hazard and risk and safe systems of work.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Maintenance Engineer vacancy?
Yes. Start with Mechanical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Error Checking, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Mechanical Reasoning to explore forces & motion. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Maintenance Engineer work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Mechanical Reasoning, Error Checking, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety; workplace situations in Problem Solving online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a production handover against the work specification to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Mechanical Reasoning included?
Checks understanding of forces, levers, gears and everyday mechanical principles. Follow up on how they explain forces, movement and mechanical relationships. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Maintenance Engineer assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 55 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.
Will I see a separate result for each test?
Yes. Review Mechanical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Error Checking, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Health and Safety separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.
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