Electrical Installation & Test Engineer 7034

First Base Employment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

30 days holiday

Refer-a-friend £500

Cycle to Work

Discounted company products

Aviva pension 4%/4.5%

Health & wellbeing Simplyhealth

Engineering team

Job summary

First Base Employment is recruiting for an Electrical Installation & Test Engineer in Tewkesbury. The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 13:45-21:45). Salary is £19.60 per hour, with on-site work across production and distribution equipment.

The successful candidate will perform planned maintenance, diagnostics and electrical installation/testing to ensure safety and reliability. Essential qualifications include City & Guilds 2391-51, 18th Edition, and Initial Verification

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• City & Guilds 2391-51 in Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, including Amendment 2.
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the production and distribution site.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support.
• Fault-find, repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
• Complete electrical installation work involving single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical regulations and testing requirements.
• Support electrical improvement and installation projects across the site.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and general machinery maintenance.
• Complete annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and installation work.
• Follow health and safety policies and safe working procedures.

Skills

Electrical bias

2391-51 inspection and testing

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Initial Verification and Certification

Fault-finding

Industrial machinery knowledge

Single/Three-phase systems

Independent worker

Safety compliance

Proactive maintenance

Job description

Electrical Installation& TestEngineer 7034

Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 13:45-21:45
Salary: £19.60 per hour
Contract: Permanent

Job Overview

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking a skilled Electrical Installation & Test Engineer to join its Engineering Department. This is a hands‑on position supporting the reliability and safety of production and distribution equipment through planned maintenance, reactive repairs, electrical installation and testing.

Working with a range of machinery and automated systems, the successful candidate will require strong diagnostic abilities, sound electrical knowledge and a proactive approach to maintaining site operations.

Key Responsibilities of an Electrical Installation & Test Engineer

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the production and distribution site
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support
• Fault-find, repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
• Complete electrical installation work involving single-phase and three-phase systems
• Ensure all work complies with electrical regulations, inspection procedures and testing requirements
• Support electrical improvement and installation projects across the site
• Conduct scheduled inspections, lubrication and general machinery maintenance
• Complete annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to review and adapt maintenance schedules
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance, testing and installation work
• Follow all company health and safety policies and safe working procedures

Key Skills of an Electrical Installation & Test Engineer

Essential

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with a strong electrical bias
• City & Guilds 2391-51 in Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, including Amendment 2
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
• Experience maintaining, repairing and testing industrial machinery
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Self-motivated, reliable and committed to high standards of workmanship and safety

Desirable

• Previous experience working with automated or high-speed machinery
• Experience within an FMCG, food production or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical maintenance and fault-finding capabilities
• Experience supporting electrical installation and site improvement projects

Benefits

• Permanent employment with opportunities for progression
• 30 days' holiday, increasing with length of service
• Refer-a-friend scheme offering rewards of up to £500
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted company products
• Aviva pension scheme with 4% employee and 4.5% employer contributions
• Health and wellbeing support through Simplyhealth
• Supportive and experienced Engineering team

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.