Electrical Tester
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP
DBS Check Required
About Our Client
Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialist industrial and marine safety equipment, supplying products to global customers across a range of highly regulated industries.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Tester to join their manufacturing team.
The Role
As an Electrical Tester, you will be responsible for testing, fault-finding and inspecting electronic assemblies and finished products to ensure they meet quality and performance standards before dispatch.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electronics or electrical testing background who enjoys hands-on fault diagnosis and working within a manufacturing environment.
Pay: £14.50ph PAYE + holiday pay or £16.61 including holiday pay.
Overtime over 40hrs paid at time and a half
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm (40 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out functional and electrical testing of PCB assemblies and finished products.
- Diagnose and rectify faults at component level.
- Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
- Perform soldering, de-soldering and rework activities where required.
- Record test results and maintain accurate documentation.
- Inspect products to ensure they meet required quality standards.
- Support engineering and production teams with technical investigations and improvements.
- Maintain a safe, organised and efficient work area.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical testing, PCB testing or electronics manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of electronic principles, AC/DC circuits and component-level fault finding.
- Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Proven experience diagnosing and repairing electronic assemblies.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Desirable
- Experience with PCB programming and firmware loading.
- Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
- Background in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Apprenticeship-trained in electrical or electronic engineering.
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Testing, or a related discipline.
- Higher qualifications such as HNC, HND or Degree are advantageous but not essential.
About You
- Detail-oriented with a strong quality focus.
- Able to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable, proactive and team-oriented.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely, and willing to obtain a DBS check.