At a Glance
- Tasks: Test electrical products for safety and compliance in a modern lab environment.
- Company: Join a UKAS-accredited testing lab with a focus on innovation and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 24 days holiday, pension scheme, and professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for lab management and career progression in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product safety while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: BTEC or degree in electrical/electronics engineering and experience in safety testing.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Ready to combine your electrical engineering expertise with a role that offers real career progression, lab management opportunities, and work-life balance? Our client, a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory in Market Drayton, is looking for a Product Safety Test Engineer to help manufacturers bring safe, compliant products to market. This is a chance to work in a clean, scientific environment with high-specification equipment, while living in a location that gives access to Shropshire's countryside and makes travel across England and Wales straightforward.
The Role
You will test a variety of electrical and electronic products to verify they meet safety requirements. From assessing electrocution hazards and fire risks to checking labelling, user manuals, and environmental performance, your work will be varied and technically rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Testing electrical and electronic products against safety standards (e.g. BS/EN IEC 61010, 60335, 62368, 60598)
- Evaluating product design for electrical, mechanical and thermal safety, including endurance testing of components
- Assessing electrocution hazards, fire risks, and environmental performance at temperature and humidity
- Verifying user manuals and product labelling for compliance
- Writing clear, accurate test reports and using calibrated laboratory equipment
- Working with manufacturers and designers to support product certification
What You'll Need
- BTEC, degree, or equivalent qualification in electrical or electronics engineering
- Experience testing electrical and electronic equipment to safety standards
- A customer-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- A genuine desire to expand your knowledge and progress your career
- Experience in a UKAS-accredited (or similar) organisation is advantageous
What's On Offer
- Salary of £30,000 - £55,000, negotiable depending on experience
- 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Technical training and continuous professional development
- Clean, modern laboratory environment with high-specification instruments
- Lab management career pathway for those who want it
- Job security in a well-established, hardworking team
If you are a methodical engineer who takes pride in product safety and wants to develop a long-term career with a supportive employer, we want to hear from you. Apply today.
Product Safety Test Engineer employer: Cranage EMC Testing Ltd
Join a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory in Market Drayton, where your electrical engineering skills will thrive in a clean, modern environment equipped with high-specification instruments. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance, offers generous holiday allowances, and provides clear pathways for career progression, including lab management opportunities. With access to the beautiful Shropshire countryside and a commitment to employee development, this is an excellent place for engineers passionate about product safety to build a rewarding career.
