Control Panel/Equipment Test Engineer

Premierofficesystems; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering & maintenance provider in Warrington is seeking a Control Panel/Equipment Test Engineer. This role involves inspecting and testing electrical systems, ensuring compliance, and liaising with customers. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience with industrial control panels. Competitive salary up to £42,000 with opportunities for career progression and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental plan

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician or instrument technician.
• Experienced in testing and commissioning industrial control panels.
• Knowledge of 3-phase systems and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and commission electrical panels/systems.
• Liaise with customers to oversee work.
• Support build and wiring of control panels.

Skills

Inspection and testing of electrical systems

Customer-facing skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection

City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)

Job description

Overview

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Location: St Helens | Salary: Up to £42,000 (banding dependent) | Days only: Mon-Thurs 8:00-16:30, Fri 8:00-14:00

We’re supporting a leading engineering & maintenance provider with the recruitment of a Control Panel / Equipment Test Engineer to join their St Helens site. This role offers the opportunity to work on varied projects across multiple sectors, including chemical, power, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage.

The Role

Responsibilities

• Inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation panels/systems (in-house and on-site).
• Ensuring all work meets customer specifications, deadlines, and compliance standards.
• Liaising directly with customers on-site to oversee and sign off works.
• Supporting the build and wiring of control panels when required.
• Carrying out site visits for modifications and upgrades to existing/new panels.
• Occasional small bore pipe pressure testing.

About You

• Time-served electrician or instrument technician.
• City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection.
• City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition).
• Experienced in testing and commissioning industrial control panels, instrumentation, and control panel wiring.
• Knowledge of 3-phase systems, MCC control panels, PLCs, and schematic drawings.
• Strong customer-facing and problem-solving skills.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 depending on experience.
• Days-only role with an early finish on Fridays.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 days.
• Company pension scheme - 5% employer contribution (after 3 months).
• Private medical insurance & dental plan.
• Opportunity to work for a market-leading engineering & maintenance business with strong career progression potential.

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