Electrical Test Engineer

Plymouth Office; Colchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor in Colchester seeks qualified Electrical Testers to join their team. You will perform EICR testing primarily in social housing, supported by experienced management. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £42,000, with realistic earnings of up to £65,000 through structured pay. You'll receive continuous training and a fully equipped company van. Join a company known for stability and low turnover.

Benefits

Weekly and monthly performance-based bonuses

Fully equipped new van

Continuous training and career support

Excellent job stability

Qualifications

• Qualified in EICR testing with a focus on social housing.
• Experience with installations including mains and emergency lighting.
• Possess a full UK driving licence without significant points.

Responsibilities

• Perform domestic and commercial EICR testing and remedial works.
• Handle 4 EICRs per day, focusing on accuracy and timeliness.
• Install emergency lighting and fire detection systems.

Skills

EICR testing

Remedial works

Effective communication

Safety standards adherence

Education

2391 or 2391-52 Testing & Inspection certification

18th Edition certification

Fully qualified (Gold Card or equivalent)

Tools

Testing kit

Safety equipment

Company van

Job description

Electrical Tester

£38,000 – £42,000 **PAYE**
OTE £55,000 – £65,000+ (with achievable price work)
Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Fully Equipped Company Van + Kit

About the Role

Join one of the UK’s leading electrical and building services contractors — a highly respected business with a growing team of over 120 professionals Electrical Engineers! With long-term contracts across social housing, healthcare, commercial, and education sectors, this is a career move with serious stability and earning potential.

We’re actively seeking qualified Electrical Testers with a strong background in social housing EICR work. This is not just another testing job. You’ll work under experienced leadership that truly understands the job, with clear communication, support from contract managers, and the chance to earn well above industry average through structured price work.

_Your Day-to-Day_

• Perform domestic and commercial EICR testing and remedial works, primarily in social housing
• Handle 4 EICRs per day (2 hours allocated per property)
• Complete certification accurately and on time
• Install lateral mains
• Install emergency lighting
• Install 3-phase distribution boards
• Install fire detection systems
• Work efficiently while ensuring strict safety and quality standards

What You’ll Get

• Base salary of £38,000 - £42,000
• Realistic earnings of £55K–£65K+ (most testers average 12–16 hours of pay per day on an 8-hour shift)
• Fully equipped new van, PPE, and brand-new testing kit
• Weekly and monthly performance-based bonuses
• Secure PAYE position
• Continuous training and career support
• Excellent job stability with long-term council and housing association contracts

What You’ll Need

• 2391 or 2391-52 Testing & Inspection certification (or 2394/2395 equivalent)
• Fully qualified (Gold Card or equivalent)
• Experience in social housing and EICR testing
• 18th Edition certified
• Full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 points)
• No criminal record (DBS checks required)

Why Work Here?

• Stable, long-term contracts in place
• Supportive managers who’ve worked on the tools – they get it
• Clear structure, fast communication, and daily interaction with Contracts Managers
• Low turnover – this is a team people stick with
• You’ll be respected, valued, and well-rewarded for your expertise
• Training for extra qualifications