Test Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Test Engineer to join a high-tech engineering business in Bristol. The role involves hands-on testing and ownership of complex systems. Candidates should have an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent and strong fault-finding skills. This permanent position offers a salary of £36,000 plus shift allowance, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report results.
• Strong fault-finding skills down to component level.
• Understanding of quality and health & safety requirements within test environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fully tested products in accordance with defined test procedures.
• Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues.
• Support customer pre-acceptance visits when required.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Ability to follow test procedures

IT literate

Clear communication

Education

Time-served electrical apprenticeship or qualification to HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3

Job description

Location: Bristol

Salary: £36,000 plus shift allowance

Contract: Permanent

Candidates will work on a rotating shift pattern. Each working week consists of 4 shifts of 8 hours and one of 5 hours.

We’re supporting a high‑tech engineering and manufacturing business in Bristol that is looking to strengthen its Test Team with the addition of a Test Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, cutting‑edge systems and take real ownership of product testing from start to finish.

The role will suit someone with a strong electrical engineering background who enjoys hands‑on testing, fault‑finding, and contributing to continuous improvement in a structured manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fully tested products in strict accordance with defined test procedures
• Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues
• Ensure all test documentation is fully completed, accurate, and signed off
• Consistently deliver against agreed test time targets
• Support test time reduction through continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive improved product quality through accurate fault reporting and FRACAS data capture
• Support the Test Team Leader to achieve on‑time delivery against the manufacturing plan
• Contribute to improvements in quality, health & safety, cleanliness and 5S standards
• Support customer pre‑acceptance visits when required
• Actively promote 5S principles within the test department
• Occasionally visit customer sites to support installation and commissioning activities

About You

• Time‑served electrical apprenticeship, City & Guilds Part 3, or qualification to HND, HNC or BTEC Level 3
• Ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report results
• Strong fault‑finding skills down to component level
• Understanding of quality and health & safety requirements within test environments
• Ability to investigate issues, analyse root cause and suggest solutions
• IT literate
• Self‑motivated team player able to work with minimal supervision
• Clear communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and a proactive approach
• Willingness to suggest improvements and follow through on change
• Willing to travel when required

Why apply?

• Permanent role with a salary of £36,000
• Opportunity to work on advanced, high‑tech products
• High level of ownership and responsibility
• Supportive test and engineering environment
• Strong focus on quality, continuous improvement and development

For more information or to apply, contact:

Lewis Phillips

01582 369359

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