Job description

Test Engineer

Bourne, Lincs

£45k pa

On site position

The Role

If precision, problem-solving, and making sure things work exactly as they should is your thing — this one’s for you.
We’re looking for a Test Engineer to join our clients' operations team.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring products are tested thoroughly, safely, and on time, keeping customers happy and projects moving.

What You’ll Be Doing

Running day-to-day product tests so customer delivery schedules stay on track.
Working closely with Production, Sales, Engineering, and Customer Services to make sure issues get spotted, reported, and resolved quickly.
Making sure test processes (and statutory regulations) are followed — no shortcuts here.
Supporting factory witness tests with customers or third-party representatives.
Helping deliver training and verifying the competency of colleagues in the Test team.
Reporting quality, safety, and delivery issues accurately and promptly.
Encouraging safe working practices across the team.
Using your authority to manage live working permits (with the site Authorised Person).
Spotting and supporting improvements, from root-cause analysis to corrective actions.
Feeding into New Product Introduction (NPI) so new designs are test-ready.
Championing a “right first time” culture.

What You’ll Need

HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
At least 3 years’ experience in an electrical testing role, ideally within manufacturing.
Leadership experience would be handy (but not essential).
Strong knowledge of electrical test processes, documentation, and fault-finding.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, test procedures, and work instructions.
Familiarity with fault reporting and RCCA (root cause & corrective action).
Great attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
Confidence with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
A collaborative, self-starting, adaptable approach — the kind of person people want on their team.

What You Might Not Like

This isn’t just ticking boxes — accuracy matters. If you’re slap-dash, this will drive you (and us) mad.
It’s not a role where you can sit in a corner undisturbed. You’ll be working across teams and juggling priorities.
Problems will land on your desk — and they’ll need solving, not shelving.

What To Do Next

If this sounds like you — detail-driven, collaborative, and keen to play a hands-on role in a business that leads its field — we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV and let’s start the conversation.