Testing Electrical Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee rewards

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Long-term contract stability

Job summary

Randstad CPE represents a leading national facilities management provider delivering critical maintenance across a high-security, regulated estate in West Cumbria. The Electrical Testing Engineer role offers a market-leading £58,600 salary with a four-night pattern (Mon-Thu), 5:00 PM–2:30 AM, and three-day weekends every week.

Responsibilities include routine EICRs, reactive repairs, and maintenance of critical assets in accordance with BS 7671, plus documentation and compliance tasks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent / AM2 / JIB recognised).
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 (Inspection & Testing certification).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671, including current amendments).
• Proven background in commercial/industrial fixed wire inspection, periodic testing, and remedial maintenance.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility and willingness to complete standard UK baseline security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical inspection, periodic testing (EICRs), and certification across estate infrastructure in compliance with BS 7671 and high-hazard safety rules.
• Undertake reactive repairs, defect rectifications, and minor installation tasks to keep installations fully compliant and operational.
• Operate strictly within site safe systems of work, permit-to-work protocols, and risk assessments, working towards Electrical Nominated Person status.
• Accurately complete engineering worksheets, digital test certs, and statutory records within designated timeframes.
• Ensure assigned testing instruments, calibrated meters, tools, and company transport are kept in optimal, compliant condition.
• Address reactive work orders promptly to minimise aging tasks, highlighting any extra work or safety observations beyond contract scope.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391/2392

18th Edition BS 7671

Job description

Are you a qualified Electrical Testing Engineer looking for a market-leading salary paired with a genuine work-life balance?

We are acting on behalf of a leading national Facilities Management service provider delivering critical maintenance across a high-security, heavily regulated infrastructure estate in West Cumbria. This role offers an exceptional shift model-working just four nights a week with guaranteed three-day weekends, every single week-while testing and maintaining diverse, mission-critical assets.

The Package

• Basic Salary: £58,600 per annum
• Working Pattern: 4 nights per week (Monday to Thursday)
• Hours: 5:00 PM - 2:30 AM (40 paid hours per week)
• Weekends: Guaranteed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every week
• Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, extensive employee rewards, health & wellbeing initiatives, and long-term contract stability

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical inspection, periodic testing (EICRs), and certification across estate infrastructure in compliance with BS 7671 and high-hazard safety rules.
• Undertake reactive repairs, defect rectifications, and minor installation tasks to keep installations fully compliant and operational.
• Operate strictly within site safe systems of work, permit-to-work protocols, and risk assessments, working towards Electrical Nominated Person status.
• Accurately complete engineering worksheets, digital test certs, and statutory records within designated timeframes.
• Ensure assigned testing instruments, calibrated meters, tools, and company transport are kept in optimal, compliant condition.
• Address reactive work orders promptly to minimise aging tasks, highlighting any extra work or safety observations beyond contract scope.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent / AM2 / JIB recognised).
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 (Inspection & Testing certification).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671, including current amendments).
• Proven background in commercial/industrial fixed wire inspection, periodic testing, and remedial maintenance.
• Experience working safely within regulated, safety-critical, or high-compliance environments.
• Proficient at interpreting electrical schematics and site drawings.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility and willingness to complete standard UK baseline / security vetting.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.