Fixed Wire Test Engineer

Celnor Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus for circuits tested

Paid overtime for weekend work

Pension

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid company car

Kit and clothing provided

Job summary

Celnor Group is seeking a Fixed Wire Test Engineer based in Sheffield. You will perform inspections and tests on commercial fixed wire installations, with opportunities for overtime and bonuses. A recognized electrical qualification is required, along with experience in commercial settings. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, and 23 days holiday.

Join a growing business that values innovation and invests in engineers' tools and training.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification preferred.
• Experience in commercial testing is required.
• Dedication to safety and policies is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical inspection and testing of installations.
• Complete minor remedial works as necessary.
• Produce NICEIC reports for quality checks.

Skills

Electrical qualification, C&G 2391 or equivalent

AM2 or NVQ Level 3 qualified

18th Edition qualification

Proven experience testing on commercial sites

Ability to work safely in accordance with policies

Dedication to current legislation and ongoing training

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

Fixed Wire Test Engineer

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield

Compensation: £36,000 - £39,000 / year

Description

Calbarrie Compliance Services Ltd provides electrical safety testing and compliance services across the UK, covering fixed installations, portable appliance testing, emergency lighting, thermal imaging and remedial works.

We work across facilities management, retail, commercial, education and local authority sectors, with a strong focus on repeat business and long‑term client relationships.

Calbarrie is part of the Celnor Group, an environmental services group operating in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape.

About the Role

We are looking for Fixed Wire Test Engineers to join our team, working from a home base in North Yorkshire, Sheffield, Bristol or Northampton and surrounding areas.

The role involves the inspection and testing of commercial fixed wire installations and distribution boards. You will work solely on commercial sites, including facilities management, retail, commercial, education, councils and local authorities.

Use our bespoke testing software designed for speed and efficiency. Method statements are agreed with the client before arrival. Work is organised on a regional basis; travel may not always be local.

Contract: 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities. Out of hours or weekend work may be required depending on client access and site type.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical periodic inspection and testing of fixed wire installations
• Complete minor remedial works where required
• Produce accurate NICEIC reports for quality checking by Technical Manager
• Work closely with Technical Manager and Operations team
• Use bespoke testing software for speed and efficiency
• Work across facilities management, retail, commercial, education and local authority sites
• Help identify ways to improve testing software and processes

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• A recognised electrical qualification, C&G 2391 or equivalent, preferably as a time‑served electrician or tester
• AM2 or NVQ Level 3 qualified
• 18th Edition qualification
• Proven experience testing on commercial sites rather than domestic housing
• Ability to work safely in accordance with company policies and safety legislation
• Dedication to keep up to date with current legislation and undertake training as required

Join Us

You’ll be joining a business that invests heavily in the tools engineers use, with bespoke software built and continually improved around speed and efficiency. We focus on larger sites and bigger jobs, giving engineers the opportunity to grow earnings, and there is genuine scope to progress as the business expands.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £36,000 - £39,000 basic depending on location (£39,000 inside the M25 and home counties, £36,000 in all other areas), along with:

• Bonus of £2 per circuit for 45+ circuits, rising to £3 per circuit for 58+ circuits
• Overtime paid at £3 per circuit from the 1st circuit for weekend work and hours over 40 per week
• Pension
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, including the Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid company car
• Kit and clothing provided

Calbarrie Compliance Services is committed to providing equal opportunities and values diversity in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role.

Recruitment Information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.