Electrical Test Engineer (Housing)
British Engineering Services - Electrical
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Job summary
British Engineering Services Group is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer (Housing) to perform electrical testing in social housing across the South Tyneside area. You will work independently or with a team to deliver high‑quality repairs, testing and remedial works while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
The role requires relevant electrical qualifications, a driving licence, and willingness to travel.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical installation work (e.g. C&G 2330/2360/2357/2365).
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing (2394/2395) or equivalent.
- JIB Gold Card.
- BS7671 18th edition (or willing to achieve before starting).
Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical testing in social housing in domestic/communal areas.
- Undertake remedial works identified during testing.
- Comply with BS7671 and company standards of work performance and safety policies.
- Record electrical documentation using CRM and reporting software.
- Carry out electrical condition reporting, repairs and installations to high standards.
- Liaise with tenants, customers and supply chain members.
- Maintain van stocks and improve first-time fixes for the area.
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Job description
At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.
At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.
With safety at the heart of everything we do, our Electrical division is focused on delivering the very highest standards of electrical safety. Our expert teams carry out hundreds of essential Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and other critical inspections every day, helping customers stay compliant and protected.
To be considered for this role you will live within the South Tyneside area (e.g. Hebburn, Jarrow or south of the Tyne Tunnel) and be happy traveling across the region including to Sunderland and Middlesborough.
As an Electrical Test Engineer (Housing) for British Engineering Services Group Electrical, you will carry out electrical testing within the social housing industry within the Lincolnshire and Yorkshire area. Within this role, you will undertake electrical testing in domestic/ communal areas and carry out any associated remedial works identified.
- To work individually or as part of a team undertaking high quality electrical repairs testing and / or remedial works as required.
- To comply with BS7671 standards and company standards of work performance, ensuring implementation and compliance within electrical policies and procedures.
- Ensure implementation and compliance with company Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Utilise both our CRM system and reporting software to accurately record electrical documentation.
- You will be expected to carry out electrical condition reporting, repairs and installations to the highest of standards.
- Liaise with tenants, customers and members of our supply chain.
- Maintain van stocks and provide information enabling the improvements of first time fixes for the area you work within.
- Realistic earnings of up to £50,000 (including guaranteed base salary of £35,100)
- Company van
- Company Pension Scheme
- Annual salary review
- 20 days annual leave, increasing each year up to 25 days plus 8 bank
- An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
- Opportunity for flexible working
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
- Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company wide volunteering scheme
- Qualifications including: NVQ Level 3 Qualification in electrical installation work e.g. C&G 2330, 2360, 2357, 2365
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent (2394 / 2395)
- JIB Gold Card
- BS7671 18th edition (or willing to achieve this before starting role)
- To demonstrate a positive, diverse and inclusive attitude to both internal and external customers and colleagues.
- A flexible approach to working, you should be able and willing to work overtime to cover workloads during busy periods.
- To be hard-working, conscientious Electrician that takes satisfaction from delivering a great service to our prestigious client base.
- Good level of computer literacy
- Full driving licence held for 12 months (minimum)
Diversity, equality and inclusion are fundamental to who we are.
Our team is made up of incredibly skilled and talented people, and that’s what matters most to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want everyone to feel they can be their true, authentic selves at work.
We’re also proud to support the military community through our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers matter most.
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