Test Engineer

Mane Contract Services; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share incentive plan

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Flexible benefits package

Competitive starting salary

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a Test Engineer for one of our clients in the West of England. You will deliver fully tested, high-tech products and develop new capabilities while working on complex system configurations.

The role requires a strong engineering background with the ability to follow test procedures, diagnose faults to component level, and maintain rigorous quality and safety standards. Rotating shifts offer early, day, and afternoon patterns with 25 days’ leave and a pension.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent certification.
• Ability to strictly follow test procedures and report results.
• Understanding of quality and Health & Safety implications of tests.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fully functional, tested products in accordance with procedures.
• Own allocated products and resolve issues proactively.
• Follow documentation, sign-off and maintain test records.
• Drive quality improvements and data analysis for fault reporting.

Skills

Test procedures

Fault diagnosis

IT literacy

Team player

Communication

Education

Electrical qualifications (apprenticeship / City & Guilds Part 3 / HND / HNC / BTEC Level 3)

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join our clients Test Team as a Test Engineer, 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
• Our Client offers:Competitive starting salary
• Share incentive plan
• 25 days annual leave
• Half-days on Fridays
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs