Electrical Test Technician

MacTaggart Scott; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland seeks an Electrical Test Technician to perform testing on products and lead a team of fitters and apprentices. The role requires strong electrical engineering experience, leadership skills, and commitment to safety practices. Benefits include flexible working hours, leave entitlements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career growth opportunities

Wellbeing support

Onsite canteen and car park

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering on complex interdisciplinary projects.
• Ability to lead and communicate with team members effectively.
• Proven experience with test procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing activities on products as per instructions.
• Lead and provide technical direction to team members.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams for testing requirements.
• Document and maintain all test procedures and paperwork.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Safety management

Job description

Electrical Test Technicians are based on the shop floor and report directly to the Test Supervisor.

Their primary duty is to perform test activities on products in accordance with test instructions provided by the wider engineering team. They provide technical leadership to other fitters and apprentices.

Overall performance in this role will be measured by the delivery of successful test operations to the business in an efficient, timely, collaborative, and right-first-time manner. Goals and objectives for the role include, but are not limited to:

• Safe execution of allocated tasks
• Pro-active approach to safety management systems and applicable company procedures, policy, and equipment
• Efficient execution of allocated tasks
• Effective leadership to Test Fitters and Test Apprentices
• Effective communication and engagement with all business stakeholders
• Adherence to procedures and quality standards - document, maintain, communicate, and check understanding
• Effective relationships with third parties - particularly internal departments/colleagues
• Show commitment to team and personal and professional development as a means to develop and maintain skills
• Ensure a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Assist the Test Engineering team in the development of all aspects of Test Design and Specification, and all test process, procedure, and documentation
• Assist the Acceptance and Test Manager in ensuring all aspects of Acceptance and Test within the business are executed to the highest standards

Requirements

By being part of the Test Department team, the Electrical Test Technician will:

• Ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly understood prior to commencing testing procedures
• Work in electrical engineering on complex interdisciplinary projects
• Coordinate and participate in test activities to enable successful testing of components
• Be responsible for ensuring that all Test procedures are documented, maintained, communicated, understood, and adhered to
• Act as liaison between engineering and the shop floor to ensure Test requirements are met and to provide technical direction
• Using information supplied by the design team, develop test equipment, and oversee its installation and operation
• Communicate regularly with team members and report to the supervisor with any requirements
• Ensure the accurate completion of all paperwork, including route cards and Test Instruction Sheets (T.I. S's), ensuring they are complete, signed off, and scheduled
• Work closely with Test Department Management, Chief Test Engineer, and Planning teams to improve efficiency and quality, reduce costs, and shorten lead times. Assist with developing/conducting trials for new processes and ensure test engineers conform to procedures

Benefits

Your future at MacTaggart Scott - What we offer

• Choose between a 4- or 5-day working week to fit work around your priorities and personal life
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, with core hours of 09:30 - 15:30
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, and more
• A supportive environment for career growth, with a dedicated Learning and Development team
• A generous referral programme
• Wellbeing support through our online wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Programme, and onsite nurse
• Onsite Canteen and Car Park