Lead Technician

Reactive Recruitment NI; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Lead Testing & Inspection Engineer in Cookstown to oversee testing and compliance for control panel projects. The role involves leading a team, managing FAT/SAT activities, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have Testing & Inspection Certification and experience in process engineering. Attractive benefits include medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Death in Service Plan – 3x gross salary

Private Medical Insurance (with option to add family cover)

30 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Regular employee engagement events

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on testing and inspection experience, ideally in water, wastewater, or process engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with prior supervisory or mentoring experience.
• Excellent fault diagnosis, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and database systems; exposure to ACC Docs, BIM360, or similar is an advantage.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Testing & Inspection Technicians.
• Manage testing and commissioning of control panels (in-house and on-site).
• Coordinate and conduct FAT and SAT activities.
• Liaise with clients to resolve technical queries.
• Conduct electrical fault-finding and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Environmental, and Health & Safety standards.
• Provide technical reporting and documentation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Education

2395 or equivalent Testing & Inspection Certification

Tools

Excel

Database systems

Job description

Overview

Lead Testing & Inspection Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Testing & Inspection professional to lead a team of technicians, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance across control panel testing and commissioning projects. This role involves managing FAT and SAT activities, liaising with clients, resolving technical issues, and overseeing NIC/EIC testing procedures.

Benefits

• Death in Service Plan – 3x gross salary
• Private Medical Insurance (with option to add family cover)
• 30 days annual leave
• Training and development opportunities aligned with business needs
• Regular employee engagement events

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Testing & Inspection Technicians.
• Manage testing and commissioning of control panels (in-house and on-site).
• Coordinate and conduct FAT and SAT activities.
• Liaise with clients to resolve technical queries.
• Conduct electrical fault-finding and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Environmental, and Health & Safety standards.
• Provide technical reporting and documentation.

Requirements

• 2395 or equivalent Testing & Inspection Certification.
• Extensive hands-on testing and inspection experience, ideally in water, wastewater, or process engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with prior supervisory or mentoring experience.
• Excellent fault diagnosis, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and database systems; exposure to ACC Docs, BIM360, or similar is an advantage.
• Full driving licence.

Skills

• Electrical Engineering