Workshop Manager / Test Engineer

Test Engineer / Workshop Manager

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Test Engineer / Workshop Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient running of our workshop, working closely with the engineering team to ensure projects are completed to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities within the workshop, liaising with the engineering team and ensuring that completed projects are tested, inspected and prepared for dispatch.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities within the workshop.
• Liaising closely with the engineering team to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Testing and commissioning completed electrical control panels prior to dispatch.
• Fault-finding and diagnosing issues identified during testing.
• Ensuring panels are built and tested to the required standards and specifications.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Carrying out functional testing of control systems and associated equipment.
• Assisting with the development and improvement of workshop procedures and processes.
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Experience & Skills

We are looking for someone with a strong practical background in electrical engineering, panel building, testing and industrial control systems.

Experience with the following would be highly advantageous:

• ABB variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Soft starters
• Auto-transformers
• PLC programming and fault-finding
• Electrical control panels and industrial control systems
• Electrical testing and commissioning
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and have the ability to manage workloads effectively while working to deadlines.

Good communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular liaison with the engineering team and other members of the workshop.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in electrical engineering and industrial control systems.
• Confident fault-finding and testing electrical control panels.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Practical, hands-on and willing to get involved in the day-to-day running of the workshop.
• Quality-focused and committed to meeting project deadlines.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• A varied and hands-on role within a growing engineering environment.
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced engineering team.
• A role with responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact on workshop operations.

Salary dependant on experience.

If you have the experience and technical knowledge to take responsibility for the testing of our electrical control panels while helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our workshop, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Pay: £36,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person