Electrical Test Technician: Inspect & Calibrate Ovens

AWD online; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions 7.5%

28 days annual leave + 1 extra day

Health scheme membership

Cycle to work scheme

Free lunch on site

Job summary

AWD online is seeking an Electrical Test Technician to join a growing engineering team in Brighton. You will inspect, energise, fault‑find and commission bespoke and standard ovens and furnaces before release, working with QA, Production and Engineering.

Role focuses on first energisation, heat‑up, electrical safety checks and commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Attractive benefits on offer and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous inspection/test engineering experience or practical experience in an electrical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams covering supplies and instrumentation.
• Understanding of LV/HV testing methods, including star/delta arrangements.
• Ability to fault-find electrical heating circuits and control systems, with understanding of relays and contactors.
• Experience with temperature-control systems, thermocouples and industrial instrumentation per applicable standards.
• Self-motivated, flexible and hands-on with good communication and teamwork.
• Basic MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Valid passport and clean driving licence; occasional travel may be required.
• PLC experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test final and in-process products to meet specifications.
• Power-up, energise and commission ovens and furnaces.
• Check wiring, terminations, and control panels against drawings and BOMs.
• Configure instruments, calibrate products and record results.
• Ensure safety, compliance and document non-conformances.
• Maintain records and liaise with internal departments for training.
• Support health and safety procedures and quality management.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reading drawings

Fault-finding

Temperature control systems

Electrical safety knowledge

Teamwork

MS Office

Driving licence

PLC knowledge

Job description

AWD online is seeking an Electrical Test Technician to join a growing engineering team in Brighton. You will inspect, energise, fault‑find and commission bespoke and standard ovens and furnaces before release, working with QA, Production and Engineering.

Role focuses on first energisation, heat‑up, electrical safety checks and commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Attractive benefits on offer and a pension scheme.