Position title
Test Engineer
Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Acrastyle as a Test Engineer in our Production Department.
Acrastyle Ltd. is an engineering resource-rich company which designs, manufactures
and tests high-voltage sub-station protection and control equipment.
Since 1962, we have earned a unique reputation for superior product quality,
outstanding technical expertise and excellent customer service. We are looking for
the right person to join our team and support the business in this challenging role.

Role

As a Test Engineer, your role would be to test & inspect a variety of protection
equipment to technical drawings & customer specifications.

The ideal candidate would be someone with a background in test & inspection with a
sharp eye for detail, enjoys working as part of a team, but can work on own initiative
and able to establish great working relationships within their team.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably
qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual
orientation or age. We have the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable
applicant is appointed, or a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Responsibilities

Day to day tasks and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Mechanically and electronically inspecting/testing the panels to a high standard
  • Following test and inspection processes and procedures
  • Checking the quality of protection control panels to general arrangement diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics & customer specifications.
  • Inspecting quality of disconnectors & LNERs
  • Communicate faults and technical queries to Engineering and Production teams.
Preferable skills and attributes
  • Work well as part of a small team
  • Comfortable with lone working
  • Sharp eye for detail
  • Comfortable working with high voltage test equipment
  • Good communication skills
  • Good level of computer literacy
  • Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A flexible approach to working, you should be able and willing to work overtime to cover workloads during busy periods.
Desirable (but not essential) qualifications
  • NVQ Level 3
  • CSCS/ECS card holder
  • Electrical qualification
Job Benefits
  • Additional holidays (32 days per year pro rata inc. bank holidays)
  • Half a day Friday
  • Long service awards
  • Loyalty day bonus
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Enhanced maternity scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Ongoing engagement activities
  • Internal and external training opportunities
  • Company Mental Health First Aider
  • EarlyPay
  • Perkbox
Employment Type
Full-time
Beginning of employment
ASAP
Duration of employment
Permanent appointment
Industry
Electrical Engineering
Job Location
Acrastyle Limited, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9EB, UK
Working Hours
37.5 hours Monday to Friday
Base Salary
£: Up to £29,500 depending on experience
Date posted
January 29, 2025
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