Inspection & Test Engineer

NES Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in Cambridgeshire seeks a Test and Inspection Engineer for a 12-month project, offering a rate of £29.00 - £34.00 p/h PAYE. The candidate will inspect and report on DCS cabinets and support the engineering team during Factory Acceptance Tests. Essential qualifications include an ONC/HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering. The role requires current UK residency and offers opportunities for skill enhancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in inspecting electrical equipment related to engineering drawings, preferably DCS cabinets.
• Proficient in maintaining spreadsheets.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspection of DCS and Network/Server Cabinets to engineering drawings.
• Produce inspection reports for quality control.
• Support the Project Engineering team during Factory Acceptance Tests.

Skills

Inspection of electrical equipment

Computer literacy

Teamwork and independence

Education

ONC/HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role: Test and Inspection Engineer

Based: St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19

Duration: 12 months +

Rate: £29.00 - £34.00 p/h PAYE

Our client is a leader within the Automation and Control Systems field with operations in over 100 countries worldwide.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertake inspection of DCS, Network/Server Cabinets assembled on site to engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Produce inspection reports to highlight faults and corrective actions (Quality Control).
• Staging and energisation of DCS cabinets for Project Teams.
• Circuit/loop type testing and simulation tests.
• Provide support during Factory Acceptance Tests as required.
• Work as a member of the Inspection & Test team, helping to ensure projects are on time and on budget.
• Maintain test equipment loan and calibration databases.

Main Tasks / Responsibilities of the Test & Inspection Engineer

• Participate in the day to day running of the Inspection Department.
• Support the Project Engineering team throughout FAT.

Essential Skills / Qualifications

• Experienced and competent to inspect electrical equipment related to engineering drawings (preferably DCS cabinets).
• Computer literate, able to maintain spreadsheets.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Current UK residency required.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with engineering and technical expertise wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.