Electrical Test Engineer

£38,000 to £42,000 per year, An excellent salary + benefit package

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

19/06/2026

• Support test planning and readiness in line with production schedules and project milestones
• Review and contribute to electrical test plans, procedures and work instructions
• Execute in-process, system-level and final acceptance testing (FAT) on electrical systems and assemblies
• Conduct electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, functional testing and fault diagnostics
• Verify electrical installations against schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications
• Perform inspections, fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical systems, ensuring clear reporting of issues
• Identify, raise and support resolution of non-conformances (NCRs)
• Ensure all electrical systems meet defined quality and safety standards before progression
• Maintain accurate test records, certification packs and electrical compliance documentation
• Communicate test progress, issues and results to key stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across electrical test and production processes
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and procedures
• Maintain, calibrate and ensure safe use of electrical test equipment and instrumentation
• Ensure adherence to 5S and housekeeping standards within the test environment
• Support shift-based working where required (including day/night rotation)
• Promote and comply with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements, including electrical safety practices
• Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory and contractual obligations

• Experience with in a manufacturing, production or engineering environment
• Background in testing electrical systems, control panels, machinery or integrated units
• Experience working to production schedules and delivery targets
• Knowledge of electrical standards and quality frameworks (e.g. ISO 9001, wiring regulations)
• Experience assembling, connecting and using electrical test instrumentation
• Proven ability to fault find and diagnose electrical issues
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Technical skills/education:
  Relevant electrical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications
• Strong understanding of electrical testing methods and safety standards
• Experience with electrical test equipment (e.g. multimeters, insulation testers, continuity testers)
• Knowledge of system-level testing and integration (electrical/mechanical interface)
• Ability to analyse and interpret electrical test data and results
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and inspection processes
• Knowledge of non-conformance reporting (NCR) and root cause analysis
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Additional local needs:
  Onsite role
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a BPSS check

• Access to electrical and technical training, certifications and continuous professional development
• Clear career progression to Senior Electrical Test Engineer, Test Lead or Test Manager
• Cross-functional exposure to Production, Quality and Engineering teams
• Opportunities to develop expertise in electrical systems, compliance and testing
• Potential career pathways into Electrical Engineering, Commissioning or Systems Engineering roles