Test Technician

Position: Test Technician (Permanent)
We’re currently recruiting for an Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer to join a well-established and growing electrical manufacturing business. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring high-quality, fully compliant electrical products are tested, certified, and ready for customer acceptance.

If you enjoy fault-finding, working with high-voltage systems, and collaborating with engineering and production teams, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically varied and safety-focused environment.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for carrying out electrical testing and inspection activities in line with product certification requirements, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures, and defined workmanship standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Inspection and testing of in-house designed electrical products
Calibration and testing of high-voltage electrical systems
Producing, completing, and reviewing test reports, certificates, and records
Accurately recording test results, anomalies, and deviations
Supporting FAT preparation and customer witness testing
Fault finding and repair of electrical and associated systems using schematics and assembly drawings
Assisting with manufacturing activities when required
Identifying improvements and raising non-conformances, engineering change requests, and JIRA reports
Setting up, verifying, and maintaining test rigs and fixtures
Troubleshooting test equipment and interfaces prior to testing
Liaising closely with Engineering and Production teams to resolve test-related issues
Ensuring tools, equipment, and test systems are correctly maintained and within calibration
Completing production job cards and quality documentation accurately
Maintaining clean, safe, and efficient working areas and adhering to PPE requirements

About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
Experience working within the electronics or electrical engineering industry
Hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems
A good understanding of Quality Management Systems, ideally ISO 9001
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
A methodical approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality

Whats on Offer

25 days holiday (incl. Christmas shutdown) + bank holidays
Annual shutdown between Christmas and New Year
5% employer pension contributions, matched up to 8%
Holiday trading scheme
Free on-site car parking
Purpose-built facilities including shower and break room
Overtime paid beyond the standard week (dependent on department)
Death in Service benefit
Company sick pay
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Work scheme
Technology voucher scheme
Professional membership reimbursement
2 days annual volunteering leave
Free fruit
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Salary Extras platform - access to discount vouchers
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay