Electrical Test Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Caddington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount platform

Annual performance bonus

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is assisting a well-established engineering manufacturer in recruiting a Test Engineer to join their growing team. This hands-on role focuses on electrical acceptance testing of large industrial equipment to ensure compliance with customer specs, engineering standards and quality requirements before dispatch.

You will work closely with Electrical, Production and Quality teams, record and analyse test results, maintain calibration of equipment, and contribute to

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience performing electrical testing in engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specs.
• Strong safety awareness in a safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical acceptance testing on large industrial equipment.
• Perform high-voltage testing per procedures and safety regulations.
• Record, analyse and report test results against specs.
• Produce detailed test documentation in company systems.
• Support development of testing methods and data acquisition.
• Maintain testing equipment, calibration, and suitability.
• Coordinate testing with Production and Engineering to meet deadlines.
• Investigate faults and assist root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in testing efficiency, quality and safety.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with Health & Safety procedures.

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

DAQ systems

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

My client is a well-established engineering manufacturer seeking a Test Engineer to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role responsible for carrying out electrical acceptance testing on high-value engineered products, ensuring all equipment meets customer specifications, engineering standards and quality requirements before dispatch. Working closely with Electrical, Production, Quality and Engineering teams, you will play a key role in delivering reliable testing solutions while supporting continuous improvements within the test facility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical acceptance testing on large industrial electrical equipment.
• Perform high-voltage testing in accordance with engineering procedures and safety regulations.
• Accurately record, analyse and report test results against customer specifications and engineering standards.
• Produce detailed test documentation and ensure results are recorded within company systems.
• Support the development and improvement of testing methods, data acquisition systems and test procedures.
• Ensure all testing equipment is correctly maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to coordinate testing activities and meet project deadlines.
• Investigate faults identified during testing and support root cause analysis where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, quality and safety.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working with high-voltage electrical systems.
• Previous experience carrying out electrical testing within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of electrical power systems and large-scale test equipment.
• Experience working to engineering procedures, quality plans and technical specifications.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety within a safety-critical environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and methodical approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of IEC or ISO electrical testing standards.
• Experience carrying out dielectric, insulation resistance or performance testing.
• Experience working with variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems or automated test equipment.
• Experience using LabVIEW or similar software.
• Previous experience within rotating equipment, motors, generators or industrial electrical machinery.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount platform
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business