Control Panel Testing and Quality Engineer

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan

Standard Life Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm in the UK seeks a skilled Control Panel Testing and Quality Engineer. This mid-senior level position involves testing complex control panels, ensuring quality assurance, and managing client interactions. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 2 years in panel wiring, good communication skills, and a relevant electrical qualification. The role offers competitive salaries and benefits like health plans and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of panel wiring experience.
• Prepared to take responsibility for self and others.
• Able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Testing and quality assurance of complex control panels and MCC equipment.
• Completion of test documents and authorisation of BS7671 installation certificates.
• Client-facing role, conducting factory acceptance tests.

Skills

Panel wiring

Good communication skills

Self initiative

Education

Relevant electrical/electronic qualification

Job description

Control Panel Testing and Quality Engineer

We are looking for a skilled and detail‑oriented Control Panel Testing and Quality Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the testing and quality of various equipment manufactured for the industrial engineering industries.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024. As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates – and supported through our regional office network and manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset, we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure. Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off‑site manufacturing capacity.

The Role

Working at our Midsomer Norton Manufacturing complex, this role will see you working normal day shifts, contracted to 40 hrs per week, with all overtime paid at a standard rate and an early finish on a Friday. You will take responsibility for the testing and quality assurance of complex control panels and MCC equipment, along with an array of kiosk‑based MEICA products. You will take ownership of completing test documents and authorise BS7671 installation certificates. This is a client‑facing role, as our customers visit our facility for factory acceptance tests.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of panel wiring experience
• Prepared to take responsibility for self and others
• Good communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Control panel testing experience
• A relevant electrical/electronic qualification
• Knowledge of the water industry mechanical and electrical specifications

Benefits

We are a family‑run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success – alongside us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you'll be part of our exciting journey. Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Legal

Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace. Bridges is a proud holder of the RoSPA Gold Medal and Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Location

Lower Stanton St Quintin, England, United Kingdom (principal office)