Test Engineer

Roc Search Europe Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance (incl. dent)

Death in service insurance

25 days annual leave

Ride to Work scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Roc Search Europe Limited is seeking an AC/DC Test Engineer to join its electrical engineering team in Hove, East Sussex. The role is permanent and full-time, with 37.5 hours per week and a salary of £30,000-£35,000 DOE plus overtime.

The engineer will test, inspect and verify electrical switchgear assemblies and related equipment on-site at the company factory. Ideal candidates will have hands-on testing experience, fault-finding skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Electrical or electro-mechanical testing experience required.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Methodical, safety-conscious approach and strong fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and functional testing of switchgear assemblies and equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and investigation of technical issues.
• Support FAT activities.
• Verify completed products against drawings and standards.
• Identify non-conformances and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Develop and improve test procedures.
• Support customer site testing when required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Schematic interpretation

Electrical testing

Independent working

Safety-conscious

Cross-functional comms

Documentation skills

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Relevant apprenticeship

Job description

AC/DC Test Engineer | Electrical Engineering & Switchgear

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 DOE + Overtime

Location: Hove, East Sussex

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 per week

I'm currently recruiting for an AC/DC Test Engineer to join an established engineering business specializing in electrical switchgear and control systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer with hands‑on testing experience to join a specialist engineering team, taking responsibility for testing, inspection and verification of electrical switchgear assemblies and associated equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and functional testing of switchgear assemblies, panels and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and investigation of technical issues.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities.
• Verify completed products against approved drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
• Identify and raise non-conformances, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of test procedures.
• Support occasional customer site visits for testing, commissioning and technical investigations.

What We're Looking For

• Previous electrical or electro‑mechanical testing experience.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and testing procedures.
• A methodical, accurate and safety‑conscious approach.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of testing activities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Desirable Experience

• Electrical or Electrical Engineering qualification or relevant apprenticeship.
• Experience within switchgear, control panels or electrical manufacturing.
• Rail industry experience.
• ECS Card or Sentinel/PTS competency.
• Knowledge of Deep Sea or ComAp control systems.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime available.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance, including dental.
• Death in Service insurance.
• 25 days' annual leave, which can be taken by the hour.
• Ride to Work scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for training and technical development.

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:45am-4:30pm

Friday: 7:45am-12:15pm

The position is fully site-based, 5 days per week at the company's factory in Hove.