Test Engineer - Electrical

Test Engineer – Electrical System Monitoring



Location: Medway, Kent



Salary: £44,000 – £46,000 + bonus + pension + benefits



Contract: Permanent



Ceto Talent is supporting a leading provider of advanced metering and electrical system solutions to the power industry. With projects spanning some of the UK’s highest-capacity assets, this is an opportunity to join a specialist team ensuring that complex, high-value systems perform flawlessly from day one.



The Role



You’ll take full ownership of mechanical and electrical testing for completed projects, primarily electrical panels (metering solutions). This includes:



* Testing, documentation and witness acceptance testing of systems.



* Running insulation resistance, secondary injections, device configuration, and related protocols.



* Managing all phases of the testing process and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure delivery to budget and schedule.



* Maintaining high technical and safety standards, with responsibility for EHS in relation to testing.



* Occasionally supporting commissioning work at customer sites.



This role is well-suited to those with backgrounds in pre-commissioning, in-house commissioning, or experience in LV distribution and control panel testing.



What You’ll Need



* Electrical or systems engineering background.



* Experience in testing environments (control panels, LV distribution, MCCs, or similar).



* Strong problem-solving ability and a methodical approach.



* Ability to interpret electrical schematics and project documentation.



* Knowledge of the power industry and high-voltage systems advantageous.



* Familiarity with SCADA, control systems, or communications protocols beneficial.



Why Join?



* Annual performance bonus.



* Flexible working hours – e.g. 7am–3pm or 9am–5/6pm.



* 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy or sell 5).



* Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.



* Supportive, specialist team working on projects critical to the UK’s energy infrastructure.



Application Process



The company moves quickly, with interviews usually within a week. The process is typically one stage, including a site tour to assess fit with the environment. Ceto Talent will support each application through the process from application, interview preparation and offer negotiation