Test Technician

Office Angels; Rockwell Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-oriented engineering firm in Rockwell Green is seeking a Test Technician to set up and maintain electrical test systems, ensuring compliance with certification standards. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or higher in electrical engineering, experience with high-voltage systems, and a strong understanding of Quality Management Systems. This role comes with competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, an employer pension contribution, and more. Apply to be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% Employer pension contributions

Cycle2Work Scheme

Professional Membership Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) or time served in electrical engineering or similar.
• Good IT skills including MS Office.
• Experience working in the electronics or electrical engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, validating, and maintaining electrical test rigs and fixtures.
• Conducting electrical inspection and functional testing on products.
• Performing calibration and testing activities on high-voltage systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

IT skills (Word, Excel)

Experience with high voltage systems

Quality Management Systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Test Technician

LOCATION: Wellington, Somerset

SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 PA DOE

HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.15pm, Friday 8am - 3pm

BENEFITS: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, 5% Employer pension contributions (matching scheme available up to 8%), holiday trading, Cycle2Work Scheme, Technology Voucher Scheme, Professional Membership Reimbursement, 2 days volunteering leave, help yourself fruit, Employee Assistance Programme, Salary Extra's platform - access to discount vouchers, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay, Death in Service, Free on-site parking.

Company

An innovative, family‑orientated engineering firm with a long‑standing and loyal team, built on strong values including quality, excellence, customer focus, teamwork, and a commitment to environmental sustainability. The company offers a fantastic working environment, with a modern, clean workspace and a dynamic, positive team culture that genuinely supports and values its people.

The Role

You will be an integral part of the engineering and manufacturing process, delivering electrical inspection and testing activities that ensure full compliance with certification standards, internal quality requirements, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures, while contributing to continuous improvement and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, validating, and maintaining electrical test rigs, fixtures, and associated equipment
• Conducting electrical inspection, verification, and functional testing on internally manufactured products
• Performing calibration and testing activities on high‑voltage electrical systems and assemblies
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings
• Preparing, completing, and reviewing test documentation such as reports, certificates, and compliance records
• Recording test data accurately, including any deviations, failures, or anomalies identified during testing
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing, including preparation activities and customer‑witnessed tests
• Liaising with Engineering and Production teams to investigate, resolve, and prevent test‑related issues
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and raising non‑conformances, engineering change requests, and JIRA tickets where required
• Troubleshooting test equipment, interfaces, and instrumentation prior to and during test execution
• Ensuring all tools, test systems, and measurement equipment remain serviceable and within calibration
• Assisting with manufacturing and build activities when business or project needs require additional support
• Completing production job cards and quality documentation clearly, accurately, and on time
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with PPE and health and safety requirements

Candidate

• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) or time served in electrical engineering or similar
• Good IT skills (Word, Excel)
• Experience working in the electronics or electrical engineering industry
• Experience of working with high voltage systems
• Sound knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Good IT skills including MS Office

Next steps

To apply for this role please do so online or email your CV directly to the provided address. If you would like to discuss the position prior to application please call Vicky on the provided number.

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