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Permanent

Electronic Test Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment
Braintree
money-bag £40000 - £43000/annum
Posted: 30 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 29 August 2026
Ref: 225433048

Test Engineer (Electrical Testing & Quality Assurance)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and conscientious Test Engineer to join our team. This position has arisen due to a planned retirement, and we are looking for someone to join us before the end of the year to allow for a comprehensive handover and knowledge transfer.

This is a varied role that combines electrical testing, quality assurance, and inspection activities within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of our products before they reach our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Electrical testing and inspection of electrical control panels
  • Carrying out live testing activities safely and accurately
  • Testing of motors and cable assemblies, including large batch testing
  • Identifying and resolving faults and non-conformances
  • Ensuring products meet company and customer quality standards
  • Maintaining accurate test records and documentation
  • Assisting with quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
  • Conducting mechanical inspections where required
  • Working closely with engineering, production, and quality teams

About You

We are looking for a practical and detail-oriented individual with a strong electrical engineering background.

Essential

  • Experience in electrical testing and inspection
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Good understanding of electrical safety procedures
  • High attention to detail and quality standards
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

  • Experience testing control panels
  • Inspection and quality assurance experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent)
  • Mechanical inspection experience

What We Offer

  • Monthly profit-sharing scheme
  • No Friday afternoon working
  • Optional overtime opportunities
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Death in Service benefit (subject to scheme eligibility)
  • Employee Benefit Trust with additional profit-related bonus payments
  • Structured handover and training period
  • Long-term career stability within an established business

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