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Join the exciting expansion journey with the UK's fastest growing Engineering Services Businesses!

PT Renewables are seeking a skilled Electrical Test Engineer to become a vital part of our partner's Electrical Engineering team.

With a legacy spanning over a century, you'll be joining an organisation delivering top-notch inspection, testing, and risk management services across various sectors.

The Role

As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in conducting electrical testing and remediations within Domestic properties.

In addition to the salary your earning power is highly inflated with the ability to earn more- with bonuses paid per house and on all remediation work carried out.

Our client prides themselves on consistently enabling engineers to surpass bonus targets, achieving it almost every 19 out of 20 days worked.

You'll benefit from world-class training programs and a clear path for career progression, underscored by our culture of promoting from within.

You are paid for every remedial action in a property as well as paid a bonus per house callout (£50).

Average take home is £200 per day or £52k per year, but with the chance to earn more.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform Electrical Testing.

  • Conduct electrical condition reporting, inspection, and testing.

  • Maintain accurate electrical documentation.

    Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 qualification in electrical installations (e.g., C&G 2330, 2365, 2357, 2360, or equivalent).

  • Knowledge of BS7671.

  • 2391 Inspection qualification.

    In return, you'll receive:

  • basic salary -£33,000 + bonuses - Average take home £52k+

  • £4000 car allowance or Company Van.

  • £1,500 signing on bonus

  • Ample opportunities for overtime and weekend work.

  • Training budget- upskill in new courses every year

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