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Electrical Test Engineer (EXPIRED)

Where

Cardiff

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Join one of the UKs leading electrical and building services contractors a highly respected business with a growing team of over 120 professionals Electrical Engineers! With long-term contracts across social housing, healthcare, commercial, and education sectors, this is a career move with serious stability and earning potential.

Were actively seeking qualified Electrical Testers with a strong background in social housing EICR work. This is not just another testing job. Youll work under experienced leadership that truly understands the job, with clear communication, support from contract managers, and the chance to earn well above industry average through structured price work.

Your Day-to-Day

  • Perform domestic and commercial EICR testing and remedial works, primarily in social housing
  • Handle 4 EICRs per day (2 hours allocated per property)
  • Complete certification accurately and on time
  • Install lateral mains
  • Install emergency lighting
  • Install 3-phase distribution boards
  • Install fire detection systems
  • Work efficiently while ensuring strict safety and quality standards

What Youll Get

  • Base salary of £38,000 - £42,000
  • Realistic earnings of £55K£65K+ (most testers average 1216 hours of pay per day on an 8-hour shift)
  • Fully equipped new van, PPE, and brand-new testing kit
  • Weekly and monthly performance-based bonuses
  • Secure PAYE position
  • Continuous training and career support
  • Excellent job stability with long-term council and housing association contracts

What Youll Need

  • 2391 or 2391-52 Testing & Inspection certification (or 2394/2395 equivalent)
  • Fully qualified (Gold Card or equivalent)
  • Experience in social housing and EICR testing
  • 18th Edition certified
  • Full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 points)
  • No criminal record (DBS checks required)

Why Work Here?

  • Stable, long-term contracts in place
  • Supportive managers whove worked on the tools they get it
  • Clear structure, fast communication, and daily interaction with Contracts Managers
  • Low turnover this is a team people stick with
  • Youll be respected, valued, and well-rewarded for your expertise
  • Training for extra qualifications

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