Electrical Testing and Fixed Wirer Tester
Edinburgh | £41,000 – £49,000 dependent of experience + Company car or Allowance + Private health + pension + Overtime + Benefits
Are you a qualified Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Electrical Engineer looking to step away from constant site installation work and move into a more autonomous, professional electrical testing and certification role?
Do you hold 18th Edition, testing qualification either 2391 or 2394 & 2395?
We are working with a extremely stable, global leading engineering organisation seeking an Electrical Testing and fixed wirer tester to carry out statutory inspections and electrical testing across a wide range of industrial and commercial environments (never domestic) in the Edinburgh area.
This role offers stability, strong earning potential, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to use your technical expertise in a client-facing capacity.
The Role – Electrical Testing and Certification Engineer
You will operate independently while being part of a national engineering team, carrying out high-quality inspection, examination, and electrical testing of installations.
This is an ideal opportunity for:
Industrial Electricians
Maintenance Electricians
Electrical Engineers
Test & Inspection Electricians
COMPEX Electricians
Key Responsibilities
Carry out inspection and electrical testing of installations in commercial and industrial environments
Conduct EICRs
Ensure all work complies with current electrical standards, 18th Edition regulations, and Health & Safety requirements
Produce accurate technical inspection reports within agreed timescales
Provide professional technical advice to clients
Maintain high customer service standards
Identify potential additional service opportunities
You will work across varied sectors including manufacturing, power & utilities, retail, logistics, transport, and public sector environments — giving you a technically diverse and interesting workload.
Salary & Package
£41,000 - £49,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Company Car OR Car Allowance
Fuel Card
Overtime available
Attractive company pension
33 days holiday inclusive of STAT
Flexible working
Private healthcare
Flexible benefits
Full training and ability to study external qualifications
Essential Qualifications & Experience
18th Edition (BS7671) Regulations – essential
City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 – Inspection & Testing qualification essential
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation (Part 1, 2 & 3 or 2365 Diploma)
Experience in fixed wirer testing advantageous
Time-served apprenticeship highly desirable
Strong knowledge of electrical installations
Full UK Driving Licence
Good IT skills and ability to produce technical reports
If you are a qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer with 18th Edition and 2391 or 2394/2395 inspection/testing qualifications, looking to progress into an inspection-based role focused on electrical testing and certification, we would like to hear from you.
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