Electrical Test Engineer

Posted 17 April by Cotteswold Dairy

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Electrical Test Engineer

Focusing on planned preventative maintenance and supporting the Tewkesbury Production site and Distribution Depot, you will also work alongside our reactive maintenance team as required by the Engineering Department.This role requires detailed, effective problem solving and confident fault finding skills, with the ability to take initiative and a proactive approach. Working on a range of machinery, a strong electrical bias is required.

Electrical Test Engineer Duties

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role is hands-on. Key duties include:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on equipment across the Tewkesbury site
  • Adhere to and adapt the current schedules, liaising with the Engineering Manager as appropriate
  • Ensure compliance with current regulations, inspection protocols and required testing thresholds
  • Conduct periodic lubrication and inspection of all machinery and equipment
  • Conduct annual electrical emergency light testing in line with planned schedules
  • Conduct annual electrical distribution testing
  • To respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance
  • To repair and test all electrical and mechanical plant equipment
  • To fault find and resolve issues

You will hold an electrical engineering qualification, with the following up-to-date requirements:

  • Award in Peridic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installation (C&G 2391-51)
    • 18th edition regulations amendment 2
    • 18th edition Onsite guide amendment 2
    • Guidance notes 3 inspection and testing amendment 2
  • Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations

You will have experience of high-speed automated machinery within an FMCG industry. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to electrical fault find to a high standard, working with minimum supervision and completing tasks in a timely manner. You will be self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities.

Electrical Test Engineer Shift Pattern

37.5 hours per week;  Monday to Friday 1345 – 2145

Company Benefits

We also offer benefits including:

  • Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business
  • 22 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Additional day of holiday after 3 years’ service
  • Refer a friend - potentially receive £500 per referral
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available
  • Group personal pension scheme with Aviva
  • Health and wellbeing benefit via Simply Health
  • Regular social calendar of events

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity please click apply now

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Reference: 52488321

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