Electrical Tester

We are seeking 2 candidates based in Northamptonshire, to join our compliance 360 team conducting electrical testing throughout the UK.

Why choose adi Electrical? At adi Electrical, you’re not just joining a team – you’re joining a market-leading engineering group with a nationwide reputation for excellence, innovation and integrity, “engineering a better future”. We’re proud of our strong core values, supportive culture and being an organisation that people aspire to work for. You will benefit from a highly competitive salary and other great company benefits. We actively support your development, including professional training and an opportunity to gain skills to conduct our unique energised testing service.

About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and qualified 2391 Roaming Inspection and Testing Engineer to carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) in accordance with BS7671. As part of our Electrical Compliance 360 team, you will play a key role in supporting our growing electrical testing team. The role will require you to work on a wide range of electrical installations throughout the UK, focusing on the inspection and testing of low voltage distribution, wiring and containment systems, predominantly in the industrial and manufacturing industry. Completing EICRs using high quality testing equipment and electronic reporting software, ensuring installations conform to the current safety and compliance standards. You will use your technical expertise to identify defects, deviations and potential safety risks, providing clear, accurate reporting and recommendations for remedial works. The position requires a strong knowledge of BS7671, excellent fault-finding skills, with the ability to work to high standards of quality and professionalism. There is an expectation that you will be available to travel throughout the UK and there will be a requirement to be available to work away and stay in hotel accommodation provided, when required.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Completing electrical installation condition reports (EICR), in accordance with the IET wiring regulations BS7671, to systems up to 1000V, including newly installed and modified electrical systems.
• Conduct visual inspections and testing to accurately code defects, with clear justification.
• Produce detailed and accurate EICRs using provided test equipment and electronic reporting software.
• Conducting emergency light testing to BS5266-1.
• Performing and adhering to safe electrical isolation procedures.
• Ensuring that all operational procedures, safe working practices, and H&S procedures are followed.
• Completing any reasonable tasks assigned in accordance with your position, with the aim of adding value.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic diagrams and drawings.
• Following a schedule of works as agreed with adi and our customers.
• Working collaboratively within the adi compliance 360 team and reporting directly to your dedicated line manager.

About you: We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of electrical inspection and testing, completing electrical installation condition reports (EICR).
• Knowledge and understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Experience of testing and inspection in the Manufacturing and Industrial sector is essential.
• Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing (2391 or 2394/5).
• Full UK Driving License.
• Experience of using Thermal imaging test equipment would be beneficial but not essential.

The Benefits:

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway.
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee.
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners.

Other organisations may call this role an Industrial Electrician or Electrical Tester or Circuit Tester or Roaming Electrical Tester. adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice. So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Electrical Tester, please apply via the button shown.