Electrical Test Engineer

Rise 10 Talent Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Canteen

Job summary

Rise 10 Talent Ltd is partnering with a long-established manufacturer in Lincolnshire to recruit an Electrical Test Engineer for Low Voltage Control Panels. The role focuses on testing, fault-finding and FAT sessions, with work from schematics to ensure safety and performance.

You will liaise with production and engineering teams to resolve issues and uphold high quality standards. They offer a competitive salary (£31,000–£36,000), pension, healthcare, and parking, with a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience testing Low Voltage Electrical Control Panels or MCCs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations and electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Testing and fault-finding on LV control panel assemblies.
• Identifying, recording and communicating build or functionality issues.
• Conducting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with customers and design engineers.
• Working from electrical schematic drawings to verify safety and operation of control panels.
• Collaborating with Production and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensuring all testing is completed to the highest quality and safety standards.

Skills

Schematic reading

Fault-finding

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Timekeeping

Wiring regs

Education

ONC

City & Guilds

NVQ

Equivalent

Job description

Electrical Test Engineer – Low Voltage Control Panels

Lincolnshire

£31,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience)

Full-time | Permanent

Rise10 Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a long-established and highly respected manufacturer of bespoke Low Voltage Electrical Control Panels to recruit an experienced Electrical Test Engineer.

With over 50 years of expertise within the industry, our client has built an outstanding reputation for quality, engineering excellence and customer service. Every project is bespoke, meaning no two days are the same, offering a varied and technically rewarding working environment.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to add another Electrical Test Engineer to their experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its employees, with many members of staff having enjoyed careers spanning more than 20 years.

The Role

• Testing and fault-finding on Low Voltage Electrical Control Panel assemblies.
• Identifying, recording and communicating build or functionality issues.
• Conducting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) alongside customers and design engineers.
• Working from electrical schematic drawings to verify the safety and operation of control panels.
• Collaborating closely with the Production and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensuring all testing is completed to the highest quality and safety standards.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong electrical background who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

• Electrical qualification such as ONC, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent.
• Previous experience testing Low Voltage Electrical Control Panels or Motor Control Centres (MCCs).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings.
• Good understanding of the current IEE Wiring Regulations and electrical standards.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with engineers and customers.
• Good understanding of electrical health and safety.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £31,000–£36,000, depending on experience.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after five years' service.
• Healthcare Cash Plan covering dental, optical and online GP services.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Stocked staff canteen.
• Free on-site parking.
• Stable, long-established business with excellent staff retention.
• Opportunity to work on varied, bespoke engineering projects rather than repetitive production work.

If you're an experienced Electrical Test Engineer looking to join a well-established business that values quality, craftsmanship and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.