Test Engineer

Mane Energy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology firm in Bristol is seeking a skilled individual to deliver fully tested, high-tech products. This role requires a strong engineering background, with responsibilities including product testing, quality improvement, and customer support. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant electrical qualification and demonstrate effective communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and career development opportunities, making this an excellent chance for those passionate about technology.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Structured career development opportunities

Good work-life balance

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

25 days annual leave

Half-days on Fridays

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan

Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Part 3, or qualified to HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (electrical).
• Ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report results.
• Skilled in fast, accurate fault diagnosis to component level.
• Understanding of quality and Health & Safety implications of test procedures.
• Ability to investigate, analyze problems, and provide solutions.
• Self-motivated team player with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, able to interact at all levels.
• Displays enthusiasm, pace, and energy.
• High degree of customer focus.
• Proactive in suggesting ideas and committed to completing improvements.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fully functional, tested products in accordance with test procedures.
• Take ownership of allocated products and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure accurate test procedures and documentation.
• Meet target times and support continuous improvement.
• Drive improved product quality through effective data capture and analysis.
• Support the Test Team Leader in achieving on-time delivery.
• Contribute to quality, Health & Safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Support customer pre-acceptance visits.
• Promote 5S principles within the test department.
• Occasionally visit customer sites for installation and commissioning.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver fully tested, high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our clients most complex system configurations. A strong engineering background and high level of technical skill are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fully functional, tested products in strict accordance with test procedures
• Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues
• Ensure all test procedures are followed accurately and that documentation is complete, correct, and signed off
• Consistently meet target times and support continuous improvement to reduce test time
• Drive improved product quality through effective data capture (FRACAS), accurate fault reporting, and detailed analysis
• Support the Test Team Leader in achieving on-time delivery against the manufacturing plan
• Contribute to the improvement of quality, Health & Safety, build/test cleanliness, and 5S standards within the department
• Support customer pre-acceptance visits
• Promote 5S principles within the test department
• Occasionally visit customer sites to support system installation and commissioning

About You

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Part 3, or qualified to HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (electrical)
• Ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report results
• Skilled in fast, accurate fault diagnosis to component level
• Understanding of quality and Health & Safety implications of test procedures
• Ability to investigate, analyse problems, and provide solutionsIT literate
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills, able to interact at all levels
• Displays enthusiasm, pace, and energy
• High degree of customer focus
• Proactive in suggesting ideas and committed to completing improvements despite obstacles
• Willingness to travel when required

Working Pattern

You will work on a rotating shift pattern:

• Each working week: 4 shifts of 8 hours + 1 shift of 5 hours
• Current shifts:
  • Early Shift: 06:00am - 2.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 6.00am - 11.00am
  • Day shift: 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm
  • Afternoon Shift: 2.00pm to 10.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 11.00am to 4.00pm

Benefits

Our Client offers:

• Competitive starting salary
• Structured career development opportunities
• Good work-life balance
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• 25 days annual leave
• Half-days on Fridays
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs