Test Engineer

Engineering @ 365 Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Canteen

Job summary

Engineering @ 365 Ltd is recruiting for an Electrical Test Technician to join our client’s team, a well-established manufacturer specializing in control panels and electrical units. You will test, inspect, and fault-find panels, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

The role requires you to read wiring diagrams, work methodically with attention to detail, and collaborate with production and engineering colleagues to resolve issues and drive continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience testing and fault-finding electrical control panels or assembled electrical units.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Methodical, detail-focused approach with strong accuracy.
• Well organised, self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.
• Good timekeeping and attendance; computer-literate; records kept accurately.
• Able to communicate at all levels with a can-do attitude and progress within the business.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect control panels and assembled electrical units.
• Fault-find on built, wired, and assembled control panels.
• Identify potential design and build issues in panels.
• Follow and execute test procedures using software and hardware.
• Create accurate records and documentation of tests and outcomes.
• Maintain quality control procedures and safe working practices.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Panel testing

Fault finding

Diagrams reading

Documentation

Quality standards

Teamwork

Job description

Engineering @ 365 are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturer specialising in the design, build and testing of control panels and assembled electrical units for a range of industry sectors.

The Role

This role is of key importance to the continued growth and quality standards of the business. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience testing and fault‑finding electrical control panels, with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to problem‑solving. You'll work closely with the production and engineering teams to ensure every panel leaving the factory meets the highest standards of safety and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Testing and inspecting control panels and assembled electrical units
• Fault finding on built, wired and assembled control panels
• Identifying potential problems with the design and build of control panels
• Following and executing test procedures using both software and hardware
• Creating accurate records and documentation of all test procedures and outcomes
• Maintaining quality control procedures whilst adhering to safe working practices
• Liaising with production and engineering teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement

What You’ll Need

• Experience testing and fault‑finding electrical control panels or assembled electrical units
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
• A methodical, detail‑focused approach with a strong commitment to accuracy
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety and quality standards
• Well organised, self‑motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good timekeeping and attendanceComputer literate, with the ability to communicate and record information effectively
• Able to communicate at all levels with a "can do" attitude
• Willing to develop your skillset and progress within the business
• Must be eligible to work in the UK, as our client does not hold a sponsorship licence

Benefits

• Modern manufacturing workplace with on-site parking and canteen