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Electrical Test Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical biased Test Engineer to join our engineering team, responsible for the inspection, testing and verification of bespoke electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing process.

This role operates within highly regulated industries, including the nuclear sector, where strict adherence to quality, safety and compliance standards is essential. You will be responsible for ensuring electrical systems, control panels and associated equipment are fully tested, verified and documented prior to delivery.

This position will require eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) due to the nature of the projects and customer sites involved.

Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams, you will help ensure all products meet customer specifications, relevant legislation and industry standards.

The Role

As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will:

• Carry out electrical inspection, testing and fault finding on low-voltage electrical systems, control panels and associated equipment.
• Perform electrical verification, including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and functional testing using calibrated test equipment.
• Carry out and support hydraulic testing activities, including pressure testing of associated systems where required (following appropriate procedures and safety controls).
• Produce and maintain electrical and test documentation, including:
• Electrical inspection and test records
• Functional test procedures
• Hydraulic and pressure test records
• Test reports and certification
• Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Verify electrical and mechanical assemblies against engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Identify electrical and hydraulic faults, defects and non-conformities, supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with BS7671, relevant nuclear sector quality standards, and company procedures.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.
• Support final product verification prior to customer inspection and release.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure all test equipment is fit for purpose.
• Ensure all work is completed safely under controlled procedures suitable for regulated and nuclear environments.

What We're Looking For:

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent) desirable.
• Experience testing industrial electrical systems, control panels or bespoke engineered equipment.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments (nuclear sector experience preferred).
• Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) is essential.
• Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems used in industrial equipment.
• Experience supporting or conducting hydraulic pressure testing or similar mechanical integrity testing.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience using electrical test equipment and pressure testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, including safe isolation and controlled test environments.

Desirable

• Experience in the nuclear, defence, rail, or oil & gas sectors.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / nuclear quality assurance standards.
• Understanding of control systems and PLC-based equipment.
• Experience with structured test documentation in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement / lean manufacturing principles.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to safety and quality in high-risk environments.
• Methodical and disciplined approach to testing and verification.
• Strong analytical and fault-finding capability.
• Clear communication skills across engineering and production teams.
• Ability to work under controlled procedures in regulated industries.

Why Join Us?

• Work on complex, safety-critical engineering projects within the nuclear and regulated sectors.
• Exposure to both electrical testing and hydraulic pressure testing systems.
• Strong technical development opportunities.
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on quality and compliance.
• Opportunity to work in a role requiring and supporting Security Cleared (SC) environments.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

An exciting start up organisation who are looking to shape the energy sector are seeking a Head of Science, to own the experimental programme, set decision-ready success criteria, and lead a small team of PhD specialists to accelerate progress in a fast-moving, lab-first environment. If you thrive on clear thinking, rapid testing, and making confident calls with incomplete data, this Head of Science position is built for you.

What You Will Do:

• Own and run the experimental programme, ensuring every experiment maps to a specific programme decision.
• Maintain the system energy ledger by integrating modelling outputs, experimental data, and hardware constraints.
• Define experimental requirements and decision points for each prototype stage, including explicit success and failure criteria.
• Lead and develop a science team of four, setting scientific direction, ownership, and performance expectations.
• Ensure scientific validity through rigorous measurement definitions, integrity checks, and clear sign-off on results.
• Translate experimental findings into actionable inputs for engineering and contribute to technical narratives for stakeholders, investors, and external partners.

What You Will Bring:

• A PhD or Masters in physics, engineering, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in system-level modelling and energy balance thinking.
• A track record of hypothesis-driven experimental design linked to practical hardware development.
• Strong thermodynamic literacy and an evidence-first mindset when interpreting results.
• Proven leadership experience developing small multidisciplinary teams in a high-tempo, experiment-led setting.

This Head of Science role sits within the wider energy hardware and scientific innovation landscape, helping convert first-of-a-kind research into prototypes with disciplined, measurable outcomes. With a mission focused on designing, patenting, and licensing energy technology to support global sustainability and reduce energy poverty, this position plays a direct part in turning scientific progress into reliable engineering direction. The company's culture values speed with rigour, intellectual honesty, and decision-making that prioritises what the data truly shows.

Location:

This Head of Science role is based in Didcot Oxfordshire, with a well-equipped laboratory environment at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

Interested?:

Bring your experimental leadership to the Head of Science role and help drive the next breakthroughs at pace. Apply now and submit your CV and a short covering note explaining why this scientific challenge excites you and which parts of your experience best match the essentials.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Electrical Improver

Location: Derbyshire (DE12 7BS)

Contract: 12+ Weeks

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days (7:30am start)

Rate: Competitive hourly rate (DOE)

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Improver to join an established fire & Security contractor on an industrial project based near Derby (DE12 7BS).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy site with an initial 12+ week contract, with the potential for ongoing work for the right individual.

The Role

Working alongside Approved Electricians, you'll be involved in a range of industrial electrical installation works, including:

• Pulling and dressing cables.
• Assisting with power and installations.
• Installing electrical equipment and accessories.
• Supporting the F&S team to deliver work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What We're Looking For

• Previous industrial electrical installation experience is essential.
• Experience working on industrial sites carrying out electrical installation work.
• Valid ECS Card.
• Ability to work safely and effectively as part of an installation team.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

What's on Offer

• Initial 12+ week contract with the possibility of further work.
• Monday to Friday working.
• 7:30am starts with 8-hour working days.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established Fire & Security contractor on a busy industrial project.

If you have the required industrial Electrical experience and are available to start on 27th July, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for more information.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Approved Electrician (Industrial) - Contract

Location: Telford

Contract

Hours: Full Time

Rate: Competitive (DOE)

Approved Electrician Required - Industrial Projects

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Approved Electrician to support a range of industrial electrical installation projects at a major manufacturing facility in Telford.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team working on a variety of electrical installation, upgrade and maintenance projects within a busy industrial environment.

The Role

Working as part of a skilled site team, you'll be responsible for carrying out high-quality electrical installation work while ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Industrial electrical installation work.
• Installation of containment including tray, basket, trunking and conduit.
• Cable pulling, terminating and glanding.
• Installation and connection of motors, control panels and industrial equipment.
• Electrical modifications and project installation work.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Testing and inspecting completed installations where required.
• Ensuring all work complies with BS7671 and site health and safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, engineers and other trades to deliver projects on schedule.

About You

To be considered, you'll ideally have:

• Approved Electrician status.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• ECS/JIB Gold Card.
• Previous experience within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience installing industrial containment and power distribution systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices.
• IPAF (essential).

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Ongoing contract with immediate start available.
• Full-time hours with potential overtime opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale industrial manufacturing site.
• Support from an experienced project team.

If you're an experienced Approved Electrician looking for your next industrial contract in the Telford area, we'd like to hear from you.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Service Delivery & Resource Manager – Utilities / Electricity Distribution

Jersey

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced operational leader to join our Energy Division as a Service Delivery & Resource Manager, leading workforce planning and operational resource coordination across our electricity distribution and utility services network.

This is a key leadership opportunity within a critical infrastructure environment, responsible for ensuring the effective deployment of operational teams supporting construction, metering, maintenance, network operations and customer service delivery across Jersey’s electricity distribution network.

You will play a central role in supporting the delivery of essential utility services across a network that includes substations, distribution infrastructure, underground cable systems and more than 55,000 service and metering points.

We are looking for a highly organised and commercially aware manager with strong experience in utilities operations, field workforce planning, operational service delivery or infrastructure resource management.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading the Service Delivery Resource team to ensure efficient workforce planning and operational scheduling
• Managing resource allocation across construction, metering, maintenance and operational delivery teams
• Supporting electricity distribution and utility operations through effective deployment of field-based personnel
• Forecasting workforce demand and supporting long-term operational planning
• Driving performance improvements through KPI analysis, reporting and process optimisation
• Collaborating with Construction, Planning, Metering and Network Operations teams to support business priorities
• Leading team performance, development, training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with HS&E standards, utility regulations and operational procedures
• Supporting operational excellence and high levels of customer service across all service delivery activities

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Utilities operations
• Electricity distribution
• Energy infrastructure
• Operational resource planning
• Workforce scheduling
• Field service operations
• Infrastructure delivery
• Network operations
• Construction operations
• Engineering service delivery
• You will ideally have:
• Experience managing operational or field-based teams within utilities, infrastructure, engineering or energy sectors
• Strong leadership and workforce planning capability
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating resources across multiple operational projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of utility operations, electrical distribution or infrastructure delivery environments
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar HS&E training
• PRINCE2 or project management training (desirable)
• Utility operational authorisations (desirable)

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a highly respected utility business delivering critical infrastructure services across Jersey.

In return, we offer:

Competitive salary and pension package

Private medical insurance

Discounted electricity rates

EV and sustainable travel subsidies

Gym membership support

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career development and training opportunities

Excellent work-life balance in a unique island environment

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Solar Site Manager

Location: Leicestershire  
Duration: Project-Based 16 Weeks

Competitive Day Rate

Overview:

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a Solar project based near Leicester.

This is a hands-on site leadership role requiring strong coordination skills across multiple disciplines, with a clear focus on safety, programme delivery, risk management, and contractor supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management and oversight of site activities
• Coordination of subcontractors and multiple trades/disciplines
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and site safety standards
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance
• Conducting and reviewing RAMS, permits, and daily briefings
• Liaising with project stakeholders, clients, contractors, and suppliers
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting on site activities
• Proactively identifying and mitigating project risks
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification

Essential Requirements:

• SMSTS qualification
• Fully conversant with CDM 2015 regulations and responsibilities
• Valid 3-Day First Aid qualification
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Available to work five full days per week on site
• Strong risk management mindset and practical application experience
• Proven experience supervising construction projects involving multiple disciplines

Desirable / Advantageous:

• Telehandler, IPAF, or other relevant plant tickets
• Previous solar / renewable energy project experience
• Civil engineering or groundworks experience
• Time-served construction background
• Experience working within live operational environments

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised, safety-focused, and confident managing site operations in a fast-paced construction environment. They will be capable of building strong working relationships while maintaining firm control of health, safety, and programme delivery.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.