Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime & Benefits

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a qualified Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer for Heathrow night shifts. You will perform fixed wire inspections, test distributions boards, RCBOs, and downstream circuits to ensure safety and compliance during non-peak hours.

This role focuses on EICR delivery, fault finding, and completing certificates using digital testing software, while adhering to RAMS and airside safety requirements.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391/2392/2394/2395 qualification is essential.
• Clean DBS check with 5-year verifiable work history.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or C&G equivalent.
• BS 7671 18th Edition qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fixed wire inspection and testing (EICR) across distribution boards, sub-mains, RCBOs, and general electrical installations.
• Carry out systematic fault-finding, verification, and component replacement (e.g., swapping out faulty RCBOs, breakers, and distribution components).
• Complete accurate test certificates and compliance reporting using digital testing software and handheld devices.
• Identify urgent electrical defects and perform remedial repairs during the shift to clear hazards before peak daytime operations.
• Strictly follow safe isolation procedures, issue Permits to Work, and adhere to airside RAMS.

Skills

Inspection & testing

Night shift

Electrical testing

Education

City & Guilds 2391/2392/2394/2395

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

BS 7671 18th Edition

Tools

Digital testing software

Handheld test devices

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £44,000 per annum + Overtime & Benefits

Shift Pattern: Fixed Night Shift - Sunday to Thursday (21:00 to 05:00)

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer focused primarily on inspection and testing to join our nighttime infrastructure team. Operating on a fixed Sunday-to-Thursday night schedule, the majority of your work will involve testing distribution boards, RCBOs, and downstream circuits to ensure compliance, safety, and reliability across airport facilities during non-peak operational hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fixed wire inspection and testing (EICR) across commercial distribution boards, sub-mains, RCBOs, and general electrical installations.

• Carry out systematic fault-finding, verification, and component replacement (e.g., swapping out faulty RCBOs, breakers, and distribution components).

• Complete accurate test certificates and compliance reporting using digital testing software and handheld devices.

• Identify urgent electrical defects and perform remedial repairs during the shift to clear hazards before peak daytime operations.

• Strictly follow safe isolation procedures, issue Permits to Work, and adhere to airside Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• City & Guilds 2391 (or 2392/2394/2395) Inspection & Testing qualification - Essential.

• Clean DBS check & 5-year checkable work history - Must be able to successfully pass background screening to secure an airside ID pass (Essential).

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or C&G equivalent).

• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.