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Electrical Testing Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & surrounding Home Counties areas
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary + company van + benefits
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Electrical testing engineer to join our growing business and take a lead part in testing & remedials within our commercial maintenance contracts & domestic settings. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, experienced tester who has developed a range of skills including problem solving, adaptability and is self-motivated with the ability of self-management and the choice to take the extra responsibility of being a QS.
This role will suit someone who is more than just a good electrician — we are looking for someone who has been around the block, experienced, highly knowledgeable and maybe considering part time / full time testing – the role can be moulded to the right candidate.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Taking responsibility for the testing, certification & remedials.
- Dealing with clients directly with support from our admin team.
- Teaching your skills to an apprentice
- Keeping up to date with current regulations and staying ahead of changes
- Hybrid role – FT position – 1 day WFH to complete test sheets & verify
- Working with NICEIC software
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified Approved Electrician with relevant electrical qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- 18th Edition (BS7671).
- Proven experience in testing is essential
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving license.
- 2391 / 2392 Inspection & Testing or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications
- SMSTS / SSSTS / NEBOSH
What We Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Company van and uniform & PPE including power tools.
- Company pension contribution.
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Permanent role with genuine long-term career progression.
- Laptop & software
- The chance to join an established contractor with over 40 years of experience delivering electrical fit-out, maintenance, alteration and large-scale construction projects.
About Us
We are an established electrical contractor with more than 40 years of experience, delivering everything from maintenance and alterations through to large-scale electrical fit-out and turnkey installations. The current advert also describes the business as operating across commercial, renewables, maintenance and luxury residential work, with a focus on precision, reliability and high standards.
We are proud of the quality of our work and the strength of our team, and we are looking for someone who shares those standards — an Electrical testing engineer who can lead from the front and make a real impact on site.
Apply
If you are an experienced Electrical testing engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected contractor, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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