Test Engineer - High-Power Electrical & Fault Diagnosis

First Military Recruitment; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay beyond 37 hours

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension contributions

Discretionary annual pension bonus

Life insurance

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Test Engineer in Worcestershire to test, inspect and sign off specialist industrial equipment, coordinating with engineering, design and manufacturing teams to diagnose faults and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires an electrical qualification and strong fault-finding skills, with flexibility for overtime and occasional travel within the UK. Overtime is paid beyond 37 hours and a discretionary pension bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC-level electrical qualification.
• Experience testing electrical equipment in a manufacturing/testing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills and accurate technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing, inspection and sign-off of manufactured equipment prior to dispatch (quality-focused).
• Test and fault-find high-power electrical systems, inverters and control equipment.
• Diagnose faults across electrical, electronic, PLC and PC-based control systems.
• Inspect and test induction melting furnaces, hydraulic systems and water-cooling equipment.
• Use electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analysers).
• Work with single-phase and three-phase circuits and high-voltage equipment.
• Liaise with design/service/manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
• Read and interpret drawings.
• Complete test records and inspection reports accurately.
• Adhere to safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and safety.
• Provide technical feedback to manufacturing colleagues.
• Maintain tools in good order and ensure safe working environment.
• Support other departments and deputise for supervisor when needed.
• Undertake training and occasional UK/international travel when required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Testing with electrical equipment

Reading electrical drawings

High/low voltage awareness

PLC fault diagnosis

Fault diagnosis

Technical communication

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Overtime flexibility

Education

HNC-level electrical qualification

Job description

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Test Engineer in Worcestershire to test, inspect and sign off specialist industrial equipment, coordinating with engineering, design and manufacturing teams to diagnose faults and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires an electrical qualification and strong fault-finding skills, with flexibility for overtime and occasional travel within the UK. Overtime is paid beyond 37 hours and a discretionary pension bonus may apply.