Test Engineer – Electrical System Monitoring
Location : Medway, Kent
Salary : £44,000 – £46,000 + bonus + pension + benefits
Contract : Permanent
Ceto Talent is supporting a leading provider of advanced metering and electrical system solutions to the power industry. With projects spanning some of the UK’s highest-capacity assets, this is an opportunity to join a specialist team ensuring that complex, high-value systems perform flawlessly from day one.
The Role
You’ll take full ownership of mechanical and electrical testing for completed projects, primarily electrical panels (metering solutions). This includes :
* Testing, documentation and witness acceptance testing of systems.
* Running insulation resistance, secondary injections, device configuration, and related protocols.
* Managing all phases of the testing process and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure delivery to budget and schedule.
* Maintaining high technical and safety standards, with responsibility for EHS in relation to testing.
* Occasionally supporting commissioning work at customer sites.
This role is well-suited to those with backgrounds in pre-commissioning, in-house commissioning, or experience in LV distribution and control panel testing.
What You’ll Need
* Electrical or systems engineering background.
* Experience in testing environments (control panels, LV distribution, MCCs, or similar).
* Strong problem-solving ability and a methodical approach.
* Ability to interpret electrical schematics and project documentation.
* Knowledge of the power industry and high-voltage systems advantageous.
* Familiarity with SCADA, control systems, or communications protocols beneficial.
Why Join?
* Annual performance bonus.
* Flexible working hours – e.g. 7am–3pm or 9am–5 / 6pm.
* 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy or sell 5).
* Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.
* Supportive, specialist team working on projects critical to the UK’s energy infrastructure.
Application Process
The company moves quickly, with interviews usually within a week. The process is typically one stage, including a site tour to assess fit with the environment. Ceto Talent will support each application through the process from application, interview preparation and offer negotiation.
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