Test Team Operative/Technician

Vertiv Co; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co in Derry/Londonderry, United Kingdom, is seeking a Test Team Operative/Technician to safely test LV and HV switchgear, ensuring quality and reliability. You will work closely with production and project teams, maintain safety, accuracy, and traceability of test records, and participate in FAT/FWT handover meetings with clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, fault diagnosis support, and precise documentation using digital and manual records, while collaborating across

Qualifications

• Strong LV switchgear knowledge and ability to read drawings.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated, highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet team expectations.
• Desirable experience with electrical switchgear testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety during live testing and safeguard test equipment.
• Conduct predefined electrical tests on LV/HV switchgear using appropriate tools.
• Accurately record test results in digital and manual formats.
• Verify results align with acceptable values and manage reports.
• Support fault diagnosis and remedial actions as needed.
• Use Change Order system to flag issues and liaise with CAD/PM teams.
• Attend pre-FAT/FWT handover meetings and FATs/FWTs with clients.

Skills

LV switchgear

Drawings reading

Communication

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

CAD software

Change Order system

Test equipment

Job description

Power the Future of Innovation - Join Us as a Test Team Operative Technician

We are seeking Test Team Operatives/Technician to join our team (4 positions available). This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient testing of our switchgear, while contributing directly to the quality and reliability of our products.

As a Test Team Operative/Technician, you will be at the heart of maintaining the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and performance in our testing processes. By working closely with colleagues across production and project teams, you will help drive our culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring Health and Safety of all personnel in area where live testing is conducted.
• Ensuring all tools and test equipment are safe, fit for purpose, and have passed necessary inspections.
• Conduct predefined electrical tests on LV and HV switchgear using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Accurately complete and maintain both digital and manual records of test results.
• Verification of test results to ensure alignment with predetermined acceptable values.
• Upload and manage test reports/results in the system repository.
• Assist with fault diagnosis and remedial actions as needed.
• Use the Change Order system to flag electrical design issues, including marking up electrical drawings.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and the CAD team to ensure Change Orders are processed effectively.
• Attend pre-FAT/FWT handover meetings with Project Managers.
• Attend FAT's/FWT's with clients and customers.

Please note the above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list. To achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the line manager.

Essential Skills, Qualifications/Experience:

• Strong technical knowledge of LV switchgear.
• Have excellent knowledge of switchgear control systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with a proactive approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Prioritise workload to meet team expectations.
• High attention to detail.
• A flexible and collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications/Experience:

• Previous experience in the manufacture and assembly of electrical switchgear, including wiring of control systems.
• Prior experience conducting electrical testing.

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