Electrical Test Engineer – Full Time – Holbeck

Catering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days leave

Enhanced pension

Health plan

Life assurance

Job summary

Cubed Talent is partnering with a well-established engineering business in Leeds to recruit an Electrical Test Engineer for the assembly team. The role involves hands-on development of electrical sub-assemblies and complete machines, testing, fault finding and minor software changes to PLCs and HMIs.

The candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering with an HNC (HND advantageous), strong wiring and diagnostic skills, and be comfortable reading schematics.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering with an HNC (HND advantageous).
• Hands-on experience in programming, testing and wiring.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Programming, building and testing electrical sub-assemblies and complete machines.
• Carrying out testing and wiring modifications as required.
• Fault finding and documenting mods, changes and faults.
• Downloading PLC and HMI, and making minor software changes to both as needed.
• Setting up new PLCs, drives, HMIs and remote I/O units.
• Verifying schematic drawings and feeding alterations back to Engineering.
• PDI documentation and supporting customer buy-off.

Skills

Programming

Testing

Wiring

Schematic reading

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Remote I/O

Job description

Cubed Talent is proud to be partnering with a well-established engineering business that specialises in the design, build and testing of high-speed production machinery. As they continue to grow, they’re looking for a skilled Electrical Test Engineer to join their assembly team and play a key part in bringing complex machines to life.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on electrical engineer who enjoys variety, problem solving, and seeing a machine through from build to customer buy-off.

What you’ll be doing

• Programming, building and testing electrical sub-assemblies and complete machines
• Carrying out testing and wiring modifications as required
• Fault finding and problem solving – identifying, rectifying and documenting mods, changes and faults
• Downloading PLC and HMI, and making minor software changes to both as needed
• Setting up new out‑the‑box PLCs, drives, HMIs and remote I/O units
• Verifying schematic drawings in detail and feeding alterations back to Engineering
• Strip down, PDI documentation and supporting customer buy-off

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and a HNC in the same discipline (or equivalent) – a HND would be a real advantage
• Considerable hands‑on experience in programming, testing and wiring
• Strong technical skills, with confidence testing high-speed production machinery
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a genuinely approachable, can‑do attitude

The package

• Salary of £40,676
• Annual bonus of up to £2,200
• 33 days annual leave
• Enhanced pension
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance

Hours & shift

This is a permanent, full-time position working the staggered day shift, with a 6:00am, 6:30am or 7:00am start. There’s a possibility of moving onto double days in the future, so flexibility is important. Should you move onto double days, a shift allowance of 21.25% would apply (total salary would be £49,319).

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Electrical Test Engineer looking for your next challenge with a business that genuinely values technical skill, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £40676/annum plus bonus and benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Location: LS12, Holbeck, City and Borough of Leeds