Electrician - Testing & Inspection

CRG | TEC Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% pension

25 days holiday

World-class training

Strong development track record

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an electrical professional to train as an Engineering Surveyor focusing on testing, inspection, and certification. This role offers career progression with a salary range of £41k - £42k, overtime opportunities, and benefits including a car allowance and pension. Ideal candidates should have an electrical professional qualification and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrical professional (apprenticeship, level 3, etc.).
• 2391 and 18th Edition would be desirable.
• Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., ATEX & COMPEX).

Responsibilities

• Test & inspect electrical equipment and systems for safety.
• Work across a range of sectors with diverse site environments.
• Progressively take on more complex sites as training advances.

Skills

Electrical testing and inspection

Adaptability to diverse environments

Willingness to learn and train

Education

Fully qualified electrical professional

2391 and 18th Edition certification

Higher qualification such as HNC

Job description

Overview

CRG | TEC Recruitment is seeking an electrical professional to be trained up to a Chartered level in testing, inspection and certification (TICs) with a focus on becoming an Engineering Surveyor. The role involves training and development with a view to career progression in a world‑leading organisation that prioritises staff development.

Responsibilities

• Test & inspect electrical equipment and systems in service to ensure safe operation and fitness for use.
• Work across a range of sectors with diverse site environments (manufacturing, quarries, power plants, marine, agriculture, airports, etc.).
• Progressively take on more complex sites as training advances, with salary and responsibility growth over time.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrical professional (apprenticeship, level 3, etc.).
• 2391 and 18th Edition would be desirable; a higher qualification such as HNC or above is beneficial.
• Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., ATEX & COMPEX) and progress toward chartered status in partnership with the IET.

What you will be trained for

Be trained to become an Engineering Surveyor in TICs (Testing, Inspection & Certification) and to perform testing & inspection of electrical equipment across varied sites.

Compensation and benefits

• Base pay range: £41k – £42k basic & overtime (approx. £8k+) plus £4,250 car allowance / car
• 12% pension, 25 days holiday, world‑class training, and a strong development track record
• Opportunity to progress toward chartership through IET

About the company

Working for a certified UK top employer with a reputation for training and staff development; substantial opportunities for career growth and internal progression.

Next steps

If this opportunity appeals, please apply to discuss further details and your background.