Electrical Test Engineer

About The Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Electrical Test Engineer to join our Engineering Department. The role focuses on planned preventative maintenance, supporting our Tewkesbury Production site and Distribution Depot, and providing reactive maintenance as required. With a strong electrical bias, this position demands effective problem-solving and fault-finding skills, alongside the ability to take initiative in a dynamic environment.

 
Summary
Days worked: Monday - Friday
Hours: Minimum of 37.5 hours, five shifts per week
Shift Times: (Apply online only)
 
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the Tewkesbury site.
• Adhere to and adapt maintenance schedules, liaising with the Engineering Manager.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, inspection protocols, and testing thresholds.
• Conduct periodic lubrication, equipment inspections, and annual electrical testing.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance.
• Repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
• Fault-find and resolve technical issues.

Important Note: This is a physically active role and requires manual handling.
 
Required Qualifications and Skills

• Award in Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installation (C&G 2391-51).
• 18th Edition Regulations (Amendment 2), Onsite Guide (Amendment 2), and Guidance Notes 3 Inspection and Testing.
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
• Experience with high-speed automated machinery, ideally within FMCG industries.
• Strong fault-finding skills, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing priorities

Desirable:

• Experience in the dairy or food production industry.

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About The Company

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies.  We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.

Team Cotteswold:
At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.
The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.

The Team Cotteswold Purpose:
Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community
 
Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted products and delivery options.
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.