Electrical Test Engineer

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; Bristol; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Test Engineer to join their dynamic Test Team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-tech, innovative products through rigorous system testing and quality assurance. Your strong engineering background and technical expertise will be crucial in ensuring product functionality and resolving any issues that arise. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a self-motivated team player with a passion for quality and customer focus, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Half-days on Fridays

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong ability to follow test procedures and report results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full system testing to ensure product functionality.
• Take ownership of products and resolve issues proactively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to follow test procedures

Fault diagnosis to component level

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

City & Guilds Level 3 / HNC / HND / BTech Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Test Engineer
Location: Avonmouth
Salary: £39,500 - £46,800
Shifts: Rotating shift pattern (Early & Afternoon shifts – Double Days)

About the Company:

Our client is involved in the development, testing and assembly of electro-mechanical precision machinery for a number of industries.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join their dynamic team.

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Test Team as a Test Engineer, where you will be responsible for delivering fully tested high-tech, innovative products. You will work on some of the most complex system configurations and play a crucial role in ensuring product quality and functionality. A strong engineering background, coupled with technical expertise, is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct full system testing to ensure product functionality, following test procedures strictly.
• Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve any issues that arise.
• Ensure test documentation is accurately completed and supports test results.
• Consistently meet target times for product testing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce test time and enhance efficiency.
• Drive improved product quality through accurate data capture and fault reporting (FRACAS).
• Work closely with the Test Team Leader to ensure on-time delivery against the manufacturing plan.
• Promote and maintain 5S principles and cleanliness within the test department.
• Support customer pre-acceptance visits and assist with system installation/commissioning when required.

About You:

• Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship or City & Guilds Level 3 / HNC / HND / BTech Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong ability to follow test procedures and accurately report test results.
• Experience in fault diagnosis to component level.
• Understanding of quality control and Health & Safety protocols in test environments.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse issues and provide solutions.
• IT literate and comfortable working with digital reporting tools.
• A self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills.
• High level of customer focus and ability to adapt to business needs.
• Willingness to travel occasionally when required.

Shift Pattern:

Employees will work on a rotating shift basis, with shifts structured as follows:

Early Shift:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Afternoon Shift:

• Monday to Thursday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary: £39,500 - £46,800 (including shift allowance)
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Private healthcare.
• Share incentive plan.
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Half-days on Fridays.
• Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs.

If you are interested, please call Ben Critchley on 07582 556469 or apply online.

*Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position*