Electrical Test Engineer

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Electrical Test Engineer – Healthcare Premises (2391 Qualified)

Role: Electrical Test Engineer
Location: Healthcare sites (Hospitals & Clinical Facilities)
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Building Services / Healthcare Engineering
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience and qualifications

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications

  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions

  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

  • Paid overtime where applicable

  • Ongoing CPD and refresher training (BS 7671, HTMs, healthcare compliance)

  • Funded specialist training and qualifications, including AP/CP authorisation

  • Company vehicle or travel allowance (role dependent)

  • All tools, calibrated test equipment, PPE, and uniform provided

  • Secure role within a critical, essential-services environment

  • Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible

  • Full induction and site-specific healthcare training provided

    Role Overview

    An established building services provider is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to carry out inspection, testing, certification, and compliance works across healthcare premises. This role is critical to maintaining electrical safety, system reliability, and continuity of essential clinical services within live healthcare environments.

    The successful candidate will have proven experience working within hospitals or healthcare facilities and a strong understanding of healthcare-specific compliance standards.

    Requirements

  • Proven experience carrying out electrical testing within healthcare or safety-critical environments

  • Strong working knowledge of BS 7671 and electrical inspection & testing procedures

  • Ability to work safely in live, high-risk environments

  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy

  • Strong communication skills when dealing with technical and non-technical stakeholders

    Qualifications

  • City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) – Inspection & Testing

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation

  • Up-to-date knowledge of current Wiring Regulations

  • ECS / JIB Gold Card (desirable)

  • AP (Authorised Person) or CP (Competent Person) status (desirable)

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