Electrical Installation & Test Engineer

Wright Staff Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 52,349,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Health cashback (Simply Health)

Discounted products & doorstep deliver

Job summary

Wright Staff Recruitment Ltd seeks an Electrical Installation & Test Engineer for our Tewkesbury site. You will maintain and install electrical systems across production and distribution equipment, performing fault finding to support reliable, safe operations.

The role requires City & Guilds 2391-51, 18th Edition, and Level 3 Initial Verification certification with experience in automated/high-speed machinery. Mon-Fri, 13:45–21:45, 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias.
• City & Guilds 2391-51 certification for inspection, testing and certification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2) knowledge.
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with automated or high-speed machinery; FMCG/manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the Tewkesbury site.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support.
• Fault find, repair, and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
• Carry out electrical installation work including single and three phase systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, inspection protocols, and testing requirements.
• Assist with electrical improvement and installation projects across site.
• Conduct scheduled inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of machinery.
• Perform annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing.
• Work with Engineering Manager to adapt maintenance schedules.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical bias

Fault finding

Automated machinery

FMCG experience

Independent working

Education

City & Guilds 2391-51 - Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2)

Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations

Job description

Electrical Installation & Test Engineer

Location Tewkesbury

Salary - £19.60 per hour, plus overtime at 1.25 above 40 hours

Hours: Weekdays:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift: Monday - Friday, 13:45 - 21:45

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for development
• 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing cashback through Simply Health
• Discounted products & doorstep delivery

About us

We believe in the strength of our team. We value our staff, our customers and our communities. Our purpose is to be at the heart of a responsible and sustainable community.

We are now looking for a skilled Electrical Installation & Test Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and safety of our production and distribution equipment, supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive engineering across the site.

The Role

Working as part of our Engineering Department, you will support the smooth operation of our production and distribution facilities through electrical maintenance, installation, and fault finding. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery and automated systems, requiring strong diagnostic skills and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the Tewkesbury production and distribution site
• Respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support
• Fault find, repair, and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
• Carry out electrical installation work including single and three phase systems
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, inspection protocols, and testing requirements
• Assist with electrical improvement and installation projects across site
• Conduct scheduled inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of machinery
• Perform annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to adapt maintenance schedules as required
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias
• City & Guilds 2391-51 - Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2)
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with automated or high-speed machinery
• Ideally experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and safety

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias
• City & Guilds 2391-51 - Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2)
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with automated or high-speed machinery
• Ideally experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and safety

If you take pride in high-quality engineering work and enjoy solving technical challenges in a fast-moving production environment this may be the career opportunity for you.