Full job descriptionTF11 - Test Engineer

Salary: £18.71 per hour + Overtime + Bonus

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break Monday to Thursday)

Location: Droitwich, Worcestershire

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Test Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and effective testing, inspection and sign-off of specialist industrial equipment prior to dispatch. Working closely with engineering, design, service and manufacturing teams, the role will involve fault diagnosis, technical problem-solving and ensuring equipment meets the required safety and quality standards.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:


*Carry out testing, inspection and sign-off of manufactured equipment and components prior to dispatch.
*Test and fault-find high-power electrical systems, inverters and control equipment.
*Diagnose faults across electrical, electronic, PLC and PC-based control systems.
*Inspect and test induction melting furnaces, hydraulic systems and water-cooling equipment.
*Use electrical test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes and three-phase power analysers.
*Work with single-phase and three-phase electrical circuits and high-voltage equipment.
*Liaise with design engineers, service engineers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical issues.
*Read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings.
*Complete test records, quality documentation and inspection reports accurately.
*Adhere to site procedures, risk assessments and health and safety requirements.
*Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality and efficiency.
*Provide technical feedback and guidance to manufacturing colleagues to prevent recurring faults.
*Maintain tools and test equipment in good working order and ensure a safe, organised working environment.
*Support other departments when required and deputise for the Test Department Supervisor when requested.
*Undertake training and travel within the UK and internationally when required.

Skills and Qualifications:


*Minimum HNC-level electrical qualification.
*Experience working with electrical equipment in a testing environment.
*Good understanding of single-phase and three-phase electrical circuits.
*Knowledge of high-power electrical systems and analogue and digital electronic circuitry.
*Good working knowledge of PLC systems, including online fault diagnosis.
*Ability to read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings.
*Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
*Good IT skills and accurate technical documentation abilities.
*Good mechanical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach.
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
*Full, valid driving licence.
*Flexibility to work overtime and travel for work when required.
*Experience with high-voltage and low-voltage switchgear would be advantageous.
*Electrical safety training, including risk assessments and lockout/tagout (LOTO), would be desirable.
*First Aid training would be advantageous.

Benefits:


*Overtime paid for all hours worked beyond 37 hours per week.
*25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
*Additional annual leave after 5 and 10 years of service.
*Pension contributions of 5% employee and 4% employer as a minimum under current auto-enrolment arrangements.
*Discretionary annual pension bonus of up to a further 11%, subject to company performance and eligibility.
*Life insurance of up to four times annual salary.