Test Engineer (Electrical Testing & Quality Assurance)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and conscientious Test Engineer to join our team. This position has arisen due to a planned retirement, and we are looking for someone to join us before the end of the year to allow for a comprehensive handover and knowledge transfer.

This is a varied role that combines electrical testing, quality assurance, and inspection activities within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of our products before they reach our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical testing and inspection of electrical control panels
• Carrying out live testing activities safely and accurately
• Testing of motors and cable assemblies, including large batch testing
• Identifying and resolving faults and non-conformances
• Ensuring products meet company and customer quality standards
• Maintaining accurate test records and documentation
• Assisting with quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
• Conducting mechanical inspections where required
• Working closely with engineering, production, and quality teams

About You

We are looking for a practical and detail-oriented individual with a strong electrical engineering background.

Essential

• Experience in electrical testing and inspection
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of electrical safety procedures
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience testing control panels
• Inspection and quality assurance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Mechanical inspection experience

What We Offer

• Monthly profit-sharing scheme
• No Friday afternoon working
• Optional overtime opportunities
• Healthcare scheme
• Death in Service benefit (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Employee Benefit Trust with additional profit-related bonus payments
• Structured handover and training period
• Long-term career stability within an established business