Test Engineer
This is an excellent opportunity to deliver fully tested, high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our clients most complex system configurations. A strong engineering background and high level of technical skill are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver fully functional, tested products in strict accordance with test procedures
- Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues
- Ensure all test procedures are followed accurately and that documentation is complete, correct, and signed off
- Consistently meet target times and support continuous improvement to reduce test time
- Drive improved product quality through effective data capture (FRACAS), accurate fault reporting, and detailed analysis
- Support the Test Team Leader in achieving on-time delivery against the manufacturing plan
- Contribute to the improvement of quality, Health & Safety, build/test cleanliness, and 5S standards within the department
- Support customer pre-acceptance visits
- Promote 5S principles within the test department
- Occasionally visit customer sites to support system installation and commissioning
About You
- Time-served electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Part 3, or qualified to HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (electrical)
- Ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report results
- Skilled in fast, accurate fault diagnosis to component level
- Understanding of quality and Health & Safety implications of test procedures
- Ability to investigate, analyse problems, and provide solutions
- IT literate
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills, able to interact at all levels
- Displays enthusiasm, pace, and energy
- High degree of customer focus
- Proactive in suggesting ideas and committed to completing improvements despite obstacles
- Willingness to travel when required
Working Pattern
You will work on a rotating shift pattern:
- Each working week: 4 shifts of 8 hours + 1 shift of 5 hours
- Current shifts:
- Early Shift: 06:00am - 2.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 6.00am - 11.00am
- Day shift: 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm
- Afternoon Shift: 2.00pm to 10.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 11.00am to 4.00pm
Benefits
Our Client offers:
- Competitive starting salary
- Structured career development opportunities
- Good work-life balance
- Private healthcare
- Share incentive plan
- 25 days annual leave
- Half-days on Fridays
- Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
- Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs