Electrical Safety Test Engineer - Flexible work patterns in a national security setting (Apply in minutes)

Electrical Safety Test Engineer Ref. 940

Salary: £36,330 - £39,045

Job description

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week.

Flexible or compressed working patterns available.

Do you want to work somewhere a little bit different?

Where you also play a part in national security engineering?

skills?

Maybe in an environment that you have never experienced or considered before?

projects critical to protect national security.

You will use your skills and knowledge in areas such as: evaluating bespoke

evaluation reports.

next you could be assessing material properties.

range of scenarios from low powered devices to high voltage systems.

both develop and share your knowledge and skills.

More About You

To apply for this role, you will already have:

• A background in product safety testing.
• A clear understanding of safety engineering and assurance principles.
• Experience and knowledge in one or more electrical safety standards e.g. BS EN 62368, BS EN 61010, BS EN 60335.
• IT skills; particularly in Microsoft Office applications.

To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you also have:

• Experience of safety critical function designdevelopment of electrical products.
• An understanding of different certification schemes.
• Ability to fault find down to component level.

Your Personal Skills

You will be the type of person who:

• Enjoys coming up with creative solutions.
• Wants to improve on yesterday - striving to be the best you can.
• Makes mistakes. And learns from them.
• Enjoys being part of a team. From offering to make the next tea round to providing consultation to a team of developers.
• Can go with the flow. Change is a big part of our organisation. You will be able to adapt with the support of your team and management.
• Likes to ensure that high standards are achieved but isnt afraid to challenge the standard.
• Wants to make a difference. You understand the importance of what we do and take pride in doing your best.

• Complete electrical safety evaluations and reports.
• Evaluate products and documentation to ensure they meet the requirements of applicable test standards.
• Ensure evaluations are completed to standard and within set timescales.
• Utilise your knowledge of processes and standards to develop and build the capability.

What we Offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
• 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
• Training. Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If its relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
• Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. Its competitive.
• Sports & Social Society. Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
• On site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
• Free parking.
• Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day.
• Relocation Loan*.
• Affinity Groups - whether you are disabled, LGBTQ andor from an ethnic minority. We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone.

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• If you are relocating to the area and renting a property then we can offer an interest free relocation loan of up to £2,500, which is to be repaid in instalments over a period of 24 months.