Electrical Testing Engineer — 4 Nights, 3-Day Weekends, Top Pay

Construction, Property and Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee rewards

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Long-term contract stability

Job summary

Randstad CPE represents a leading national facilities management provider delivering critical maintenance across a high-security, regulated estate in West Cumbria. The Electrical Testing Engineer role offers a market-leading £58,600 salary with a four-night pattern (Mon-Thu), 5:00 PM–2:30 AM, and three-day weekends every week.

Responsibilities include routine EICRs, reactive repairs, and maintenance of critical assets in accordance with BS 7671, plus documentation and compliance tasks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent / AM2 / JIB recognised).
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 (Inspection & Testing certification).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671, including current amendments).
• Proven background in commercial/industrial fixed wire inspection, periodic testing, and remedial maintenance.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility and willingness to complete standard UK baseline security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical inspection, periodic testing (EICRs), and certification across estate infrastructure in compliance with BS 7671 and high-hazard safety rules.
• Undertake reactive repairs, defect rectifications, and minor installation tasks to keep installations fully compliant and operational.
• Operate strictly within site safe systems of work, permit-to-work protocols, and risk assessments, working towards Electrical Nominated Person status.
• Accurately complete engineering worksheets, digital test certs, and statutory records within designated timeframes.
• Ensure assigned testing instruments, calibrated meters, tools, and company transport are kept in optimal, compliant condition.
• Address reactive work orders promptly to minimise aging tasks, highlighting any extra work or safety observations beyond contract scope.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391/2392

18th Edition BS 7671

Job description

Randstad CPE represents a leading national facilities management provider delivering critical maintenance across a high-security, regulated estate in West Cumbria. The Electrical Testing Engineer role offers a market-leading £58,600 salary with a four-night pattern (Mon-Thu), 5:00 PM–2:30 AM, and three-day weekends every week.

Responsibilities include routine EICRs, reactive repairs, and maintenance of critical assets in accordance with BS 7671, plus documentation and compliance tasks.