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Test EngineerTrant Engineering Ltd • Southampton, Hampshire, GB
Test Engineer

Test Engineer

Trant Engineering Ltd • Southampton, Hampshire, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Description

The Test Engineer is responsible for the inspection, testing, and verification of control panels, MCCs, and automation systems prior to dispatch. The role ensures all products are compliant with BS EN 61439-2, client requirements, and internal quality procedures, providing assurance that assemblies are safe, functional, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities - Electrical Inspection & Testing
  • Understanding of panel General Arrangements and schematics.
  • Carry out routine and type verification testing in accordance with BS EN 61439-2:2021.
  • Perform visual, mechanical and electrical inspections of completed assemblies.
  • Conduct insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, functional and operational testing. Set up instrumentation and test equipment as necessary to ensure thorough verification of systems.
Technical Support & Collaboration
  • Ensure traceability of components and test results in line with quality procedures.
  • Support the preparation of final documentation for handover to clients.
  • Perform functional testing of control circuits, interlocks, protection devices, and automation logic.
  • Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) with clients or third-party inspectors.
  • Assist with basic fault-finding and rectification during test phases.
SHE&Q and Compliance
  • Ensure all panels and MCCs meet client specifications, drawings and approved documentation.
  • Complete and maintain accurate test records, certificates, and compliance documentation
  • Confirm compliance with relevant IEC, BS, and international standards where applicable.
  • Identify non-conformances and work with manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
  • Support internal and external audits and client inspections
  • Ensure testing activities are carried out safely and in accordance with company H&S procedures.
  • Maintain a safe, tidy and compliant test environment.
  • Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, efficiency and quality standards.
Key Interfaces:
Internal Interfaces
  • Workshop Supervisor / Production Manager
  • Manufacturing & Wiring Teams
  • Design & Engineering Teams
  • Automation Team
  • Quality / Compliance Team
External Interfaces
  • Clients / Consultants
  • Third-Party Inspectors / Certification Bodies
  • Component Suppliers (as required)
Core Values

Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Strong working knowledge of BS EN 61439-2:2021 testing and verification requirements.
  • Recognised electrical safety and testing training, including safe isolation practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and GA drawings.
  • Proven experience testing control panels, MCCs, or automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience carrying out routine verification testing in accordance with BS EN 61439-2.
  • Hands-on experience with functional, insulation resistance, continuity, and operational testing.
  • Experience identifying, reporting, and supporting rectification of non-conformances.
  • Experience testing MCCs, control panels and intelligent MCC / PLC systems.

Desirable
  • 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification.
  • Training or certification in FAT / commissioning procedures.
  • Knowledge of international standards (IEC, UL, or equivalent).
  • First Aid or IOSH Working Safely certification.
  • Experience supporting or leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with clients.
  • Experience working on custom-built, client-specific assemblies.
  • Experience supporting quality audits and compliance documentation.

Benefits

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly encourage employees to gain professional qualifications and fully support individuals on their journeys towards chartership.

Our company benefits package includes.
  • Competitive salary
  • Company car or car allowance (some levels)
  • Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership
  • 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
  • Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system
  • 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
  • Hybrid working
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free onsite parking
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus

Trant Engineering has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully design & deliver complex engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear.

We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Through collaboration with our strategic technology partners and enhancing our in-house design and manufacturing capability, we have aligned the company to be at the forefront of engineering excellence.

Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join a business where you can reach your full potential and develop your career.
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