Wire Test Engineer

Fixed Wire Test Engineer

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield

Compensation: £36,000 - £39,000 / year

Calbarrie Compliance Services Ltd provides electrical safety testing and compliance services across the UK, covering fixed installations, portable appliance testing, emergency lighting, thermal imaging and remedial works.

We work across facilities management, retail, commercial, education and local authority sectors, with a strong focus on repeat business and long‑term client relationships.

Calbarrie is part of the Celnor Group, an environmental services group operating in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape.

We are looking for Fixed Wire Test Engineers to join our team, working from a home base in North Yorkshire, Sheffield, Bristol or Northampton and surrounding areas.

The role involves the inspection and testing of commercial fixed wire installations and distribution boards. You will work solely on commercial sites, including facilities management, retail, commercial, education, councils and local authorities.

Use our bespoke testing software designed for speed and efficiency. Method statements are agreed with the client before arrival. Work is organised on a regional basis; travel may not always be local.

Contract:

40 hours per week with overtime opportunities. Out of hours or weekend work may be required depending on client access and site type.

• Carry out electrical periodic inspection and testing of fixed wire installations
• Complete minor remedial works where required
• Produce accurate NICEIC reports for quality checking by Technical Manager
• Work closely with Technical Manager and Operations team
• Use bespoke testing software for speed and efficiency
• Work across facilities management, retail, commercial, education and local authority sites
• Help identify ways to improve testing software and processes

• A recognised electrical qualification, C&G 2391 or equivalent, preferably as a time‑served electrician or tester
• AM2 or NVQ Level 3 qualified
• 18th Edition qualification
• Proven experience testing on commercial sites rather than domestic housing
• Ability to work safely in accordance with company policies and safety legislation
• Dedication to keep up to date with current legislation and undertake training as required

You’ll be joining a business that invests heavily in the tools engineers use, with bespoke software built and continually improved around speed and efficiency. We focus on larger sites and bigger jobs, giving engineers the opportunity to grow earnings, and there is genuine scope to progress as the business expands.

We offer a competitive salary of £36,000 - £39,000 basic depending on location (£39,000 inside the M25 and home counties, £36,000 in all other areas), along with:

• Bonus of £2 per circuit for 45+ circuits, rising to £3 per circuit for 58+ circuits
• Overtime paid at £3 per circuit from the 1st circuit for weekend work and hours over 40 per week
• Pension
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, including the Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid company car
• Kit and clothing provided

Calbarrie Compliance Services is committed to providing equal opportunities and values diversity in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role.

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.