Test Technician (Electrical)

CDM Recruitment; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organisation in Blyth seeks an experienced Electrical Test Technician to join its team. You will install and manage test equipment, support engineering efforts, and promote safety compliance. Candidates should have strong practical skills and relevant qualifications. This position offers an hourly rate of £27.50 CIS, excellent training opportunities, and involvement in cutting-edge projects.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrical Technician with strong practical experience.
• Experience in installation, fault-finding and maintenance of plant/machinery.
• Awareness of HSE requirements including PUWER/LOLER regulations (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Install, set up and demobilise test equipment.
• Support Test Engineers to deliver customer test plans.
• Carry out routine maintenance and fault-finding of site facilities.
• Guide maintenance teams and calibration of measurement systems.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE policies.
• Occasionally support projects at customer sites.

Skills

Computer literate

Strong understanding of health & safety requirements

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to occasionally work at height, in confined spaces, and outdoors

Education

Minimum ONC in Electrical Engineering

Current Electro-technical Certificate Scheme Card

Current BS#removed#th Edition qualification

City & Guilds #removed# Level 3 Award

Tools

Forklift truck licence

Overhead travelling crane certificate

Job description

Overview

CDM Recruitment are working with a leading renewable energy organisation who are looking to add an experienced Electrical Test Technician to their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the forefront of innovation, supporting the testing and development of cutting-edge drivetrain technology.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up and demobilise test equipment, ensuring compliance with engineering documentation.
• Support Test Engineers in operating equipment to deliver customer test plans to time and budget.
• Carry out routine maintenance, fault-finding and record-keeping of site facilities and mechanical plant.
• Guide and support maintenance teams and calibration of measurement systems.
• Assist in developing new testing techniques and improving operational processes.
• Ensure full compliance with QHSE policies and actively promote a safe working environment.
• Occasionally support projects and trials at customer sites, including off-site locations.

Key Requirements

• Time-served Electrical Technician with strong practical experience.
• Minimum ONC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Current BS#removed#th Edition qualification.
• City & Guilds #removed# Level 3 Award.
• Current Electro-technical Certificate Scheme Card.
• Experience in installation, fault-finding and maintenance of plant/machinery.
• Valid forklift truck licence and overhead travelling crane certificate.
• Awareness of HSE requirements including PUWER/LOLER regulations (desirable).

Skills & Attributes

• Computer literate, confident with Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to occasionally work at height, in confined spaces, and outdoors.

Why Apply?

• Work with a forward-thinking organisation in the renewable energy sector.
• Be part of innovative projects that push the boundaries of engineering.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• £27.50 CIS per hour