Test Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Half-days on Fridays

Defined contribution Pension Plan

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a technically skilled individual for our client, delivering fully tested, high‑tech products and developing new capabilities for complex configurations.

You will follow strict test procedures, own assigned products, and drive improvements in test efficiency and quality, with occasional customer site visits to support installation and commissioning. Strong electrical training and fault-diagnosis ability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to strictly follow test procedures and report results accurately.
• 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 solutions.
• IT literate.

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 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT literate

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Part 3, or HND/HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (electrical)

Job description

You will be delivering fully tested, high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our 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
Essential (unless otherwise stated):

• 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 solutions
• IT 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