Test and Inspection Technician

107472
Shropshire, England
Market related
Permanent
Automation

Job Title: Test and Inspection Technician  

Location: Telford  

Pay Range/details: Competitive salary  

Contract Type: Permanent  

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Test and Inspection Technician to join a well-established and growing engineering company based in Telford.

Key Responsibilities - Test and Inspection Technician  

  • Perform quality inspection and full electrical testing of control panels  
  • Verify components, wiring standards and functionality against design drawings  
  • Conduct pre-power, functional, insulation and resistance testing 
  • Accurately record results, identify faults, rectify issues and escalate when required  
  • Manage calibration of test equipment and maintain test rigs/training equipment  
  • Undertake VSD bench repairs and occasional site visits  
  • Support panel building/wiring when testing workload allows  
  • Prioritise tasks, liaise with other departments and meet project deadlines  
  • Champion Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery standards  
  • Train colleagues and adhere to all company H&S, Quality and Environmental procedures  

Qualifications & Requirements - Test and Inspection Technician  

  • Apprenticeship or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or relevant electrical/electronic engineering qualification  
  • Minimum of 5 years panel wiring and testing experience in a similar role  
  • Detailed knowledge of systems integration incorporating variable speed drives, robotics, PLCs and SCADA/HMI technologies  
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written  
  • Ability to work on own initiative and pay close attention to detail  
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to priorities  
  • Comfortable working individually or as part of a team  
  • Good problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude  
  • Confident, proactive and enthusiastic with situational adaptability  

What we can offer - Test and Inspection Technician  

  • Competitive salary  
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays  
  • Pension scheme  
  • Life Insurance  
  • Employee assistance programme  
  • Flexible working  
  • Programme of personal development and training  
  • Free car parking  
  • On-site EV charge points  
  • Social and wellbeing activity programme  
  • Bike to work scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] 

Candidates who are currently a Test and Inspection Technician, Electrical Test Engineer, Control Panel Tester, Panel Wirer & Tester or VSD Technician may be suitable for this position  

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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