Electrical Test Engineer

TieTalent; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary of £38,000 - £42,000

Potential earnings of £55K-£65K+

Fully equipped new van and testing kit

Weekly and monthly performance-based bonuses

Continuous training and career support

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor in London is seeking qualified Electrical Testers to join their team. You will perform EICR testing in social housing, with a competitive base salary and the potential to earn significantly more. The role offers stability, supportive management, and opportunities for training and skill advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 2391 or equivalent, Gold Card, and experience in social housing.
• Must have a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• 18th Edition certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform domestic and commercial EICR testing and remedial works.
• Handle 4 EICRs per day with certification completed accurately.
• Install various electrical systems while ensuring safety standards are met.

Skills

2391 or 2391-52 Testing & Inspection certification

Fully qualified (Gold Card or equivalent)

Experience in social housing and EICR testing

18th Edition certified

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Join one of the UK's leading electrical and building services contractors, a highly respected business with a growing team of over 120 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 have worked on the tools and get it
• Clear structure, fast communication, and daily interaction with Contracts Managers
• Low turnover — this is a team people stick with
• You will be respected, valued, and well-rewarded for your expertise
• Training for extra qualifications

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet