Test Engineer

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join our clients Test Team as a Test Engineer, delivering fully tested, high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our most complex system configurations. A strong engineering background and high level of technical skill are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fully functional, tested products in strict accordance with test procedures
• Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues
• Ensure all test procedures are followed accurately and that documentation is complete, correct, and signed off
• Consistently meet target times and support continuous improvement to reduce test time
• Drive improved product quality through effective data capture (FRACAS), accurate fault reporting, and detailed analysis
• Support the Test Team Leader in achieving on-time delivery against the manufacturing plan
• Contribute to the improvement of quality, Health & Safety, build/test cleanliness, and 5S standards within the department
• Support customer pre-acceptance visits
• Promote 5S principles within the test department
• Occasionally visit customer sites to support system installation and commissioning

About You

• Essential (unless otherwise stated):Time-served electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Part 3, or qualified to HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (electrical)
• Ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report results
• Skilled in fast, accurate fault diagnosis to component level
• Understanding of quality and Health & Safety implications of test procedures
• Ability to investigate, analyse problems, and provide solutions
• IT literate
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills, able to interact at all levels
• Displays enthusiasm, pace, and energy
• High degree of customer focus
• Proactive in suggesting ideas and committed to completing improvements despite obstacles
• Willingness to travel when required

Working Pattern

• You will work on a rotating shift pattern:Each working week: 4 shifts of 8 hours + 1 shift of 5 hours
• Current shifts:
• Early Shift: 06:00am – 2.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 6.00am – 11.00am
• Day shift: 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2.00pm to 10.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 11.00am to 4.00pm

Benefits

• Our Client offers:Competitive starting salary
• Structured career development opportunities
• Good work–life balance
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• 25 days annual leave
• Half-days on Fridays
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English