Product Safety Test Engineer

CityJobs.com; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Technical training and development

Lab management career pathway

Job summary

CityJobs.com is seeking a Product Safety Test Engineer for a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory in Market Drayton. You will test electrical and electronic products to safety standards and support product certification.

This role offers career progression, lab management opportunities, and a balanced work environment in a clean, high-spec lab near Shropshire countryside.

Qualifications

• Qualification in electrical or electronics engineering (BTEC/degree or equivalent).
• Experience testing electrical/electronic equipment to safety standards.
• Customer-focused with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to develop knowledge and progress career.
• Experience in a UKAS-accredited organisation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical and electronic products against safety standards (BS/EN IEC 61010, 60335, 62368, 60598).
• Evaluate product design for electrical, mechanical and thermal safety.
• Assess hazards and environmental performance at temperature and humidity.
• Verify user manuals and labelling for compliance.
• Write clear test reports using calibrated laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and designers for product certification.

Skills

Electrical testing

Safety standards

Lab equipment

Customer focus

Report writing

Education

BTEC/degree in electrical or electronics engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Ready to combine your electrical engineering expertise with a role that offers real career progression, lab management opportunities, and work-life balance? Our client, a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory in Market Drayton, is looking for a Product Safety Test Engineer to help manufacturers bring safe, compliant products to market. This is a chance to work in a clean, scientific environment with high-specification equipment, while living in a location that gives access to Shropshire's countryside and makes travel across England and Wales straightforward.

The Role

You will test a variety of electrical and electronic products to verify they meet safety requirements. From assessing electrocution hazards and fire risks to checking labelling, user manuals, and environmental performance, your work will be varied and technically rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing electrical and electronic products against safety standards (e.g. BS/EN IEC 61010, 60335, 62368, 60598)
• Evaluating product design for electrical, mechanical and thermal safety, including endurance testing of components
• Assessing electrocution hazards, fire risks, and environmental performance at temperature and humidity
• Verifying user manuals and product labelling for compliance
• Writing clear, accurate test reports and using calibrated laboratory equipment
• Working with manufacturers and designers to support product certification

What You'll Need

• BTEC, degree, or equivalent qualification in electrical or electronics engineering
• Experience testing electrical and electronic equipment to safety standards
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• A genuine desire to expand your knowledge and progress your career
• Experience in a UKAS-accredited (or similar) organisation is advantageous

What's On Offer

• Salary of £30,000 - £55,000, negotiable depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Technical training and continuous professional development
• Clean, modern laboratory environment with high-specification instruments
• Lab management career pathway for those who want it
• Job security in a well-established, hardworking team

If you are a methodical engineer who takes pride in product safety and wants to develop a long-term career with a supportive employer, we want to hear from you.