Test Engineer

Mane Energy; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Group Personal Pension Plan

Job summary

Mane Energy is seeking a disciplined electrical test professional to deliver fully tested products and complex configurations. You will follow strict test procedures, report results accurately, and drive quality improvements.

The role requires fault diagnosis, strong communication, and a proactive approach within a rotating shift pattern. You'll work with a team to meet manufacturing plans, contribute to 5S and safety standards, and occasionally visit customer sites for installation and

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ability to strictly follow test procedures and report results.
• Strong fault diagnosis skills to component level.
• Understanding of quality and Health & Safety implications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tested, functional products in line with procedures.
• Take ownership of allocated products and resolve issues.
• Ensure procedures are followed and documentation signed off.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce test time.
• Capture data for quality improvement and fault reporting.
• Assist Test Team Leader to meet manufacturing plan deadlines.
• Promote 5S and health & safety standards in the department.
• Support customer pre-acceptance visits and on-site installations.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Follow test procedures

Quality & safety awareness

Problem solving

IT literate

Team player

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Travel willingness

Minimal supervision

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Part 3

HND / HNC / 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
  • 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