Test Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £36,000
Contract: Permanent
Candidates will be contracted to work on a rotating shift pattern. Each working week consists of 4 shifts of 8 hours and one of 5 hours.
We re supporting a high-tech engineering and manufacturing business in Bristol that is looking to strengthen its Test Team with the addition of a Test Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, cutting-edge systems and take real ownership of product testing from start to finish.
The role will suit someone with a strong electrical engineering background who enjoys hands-on testing, fault finding, and contributing to continuous improvement in a structured manufacturing environment.
The Role
As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering fully tested, fully functional products in line with defined procedures, quality standards, and delivery targets. You Ll work on some of the most complex system configurations and play an active role in improving test efficiency and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver fully tested products in strict accordance with defined test procedures
* Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues
* Ensure all test documentation is fully completed, accurate, and signed off
* Consistently deliver against agreed test time targets
* Support test time reduction through continuous improvement initiatives
* Drive improved product quality through accurate fault reporting and FRACAS data capture
* Support the Test Team Leader to achieve on-time delivery against the manufacturing plan
* Contribute to improvements in quality, health & safety, cleanliness and 5S standards
* Support customer pre-acceptance visits when required
* Actively promote 5S principles within the test department
* Occasionally visit customer sites to support installation and commissioning activities
About You
* Time-served electrical apprenticeship, City & Guilds Part 3, or qualification to HND, HNC or BTEC Level 3
* Ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report results
* Strong fault-finding skills down to component level
* Understanding of quality and health & safety requirements within test environments
* Ability to investigate issues, analyse root cause and suggest solutions
* IT literate
* Self-motivated team player able to work with minimal supervision
* Clear communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels
* Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and a proactive approach
* Strong customer focus
* Willingness to suggest improvements and follow through on change
* Willing to travel when required
Why apply?
* Permanent role with a salary of £36,000
* Opportunity to work on advanced, high-tech products
* High level of ownership and responsibility
* Supportive test and engineering environment
* Strong focus on quality, continuous improvement and development
For more information or to apply, contact:
Lewis Phillips
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