Test Engineer

Company: Verso Recruitment Group
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Location: Bristol

Salary: £36,000 plus shift allowance

Contract: Permanent

Candidates will work on a rotating shift pattern. Each working week consists of 4 shifts of 8 hours and one of 5 hours.

We’re supporting a high‑tech engineering and manufacturing business in Bristol that is looking to strengthen its Test Team with the addition of a Test Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, cutting‑edge systems and take real ownership of product testing from start to finish.

The role will suit someone with a strong electrical engineering background who enjoys hands‑on testing, fault‑finding, and contributing to continuous improvement in a structured manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver fully tested products in strict accordance with defined test procedures
  • Take ownership of allocated products and proactively resolve issues
  • Ensure all test documentation is fully completed, accurate, and signed off
  • Consistently deliver against agreed test time targets
  • Support test time reduction through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Drive improved product quality through accurate fault reporting and FRACAS data capture
  • Support the Test Team Leader to achieve on‑time delivery against the manufacturing plan
  • Contribute to improvements in quality, health & safety, cleanliness and 5S standards
  • Support customer pre‑acceptance visits when required
  • Actively promote 5S principles within the test department
  • Occasionally visit customer sites to support installation and commissioning activities

About You

  • Time‑served electrical apprenticeship, City & Guilds Part 3, or qualification to HND, HNC or BTEC Level 3
  • Ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report results
  • Strong fault‑finding skills down to component level
  • Understanding of quality and health & safety requirements within test environments
  • Ability to investigate issues, analyse root cause and suggest solutions
  • IT literate
  • Self‑motivated team player able to work with minimal supervision
  • Clear communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and a proactive approach
  • Willingness to suggest improvements and follow through on change
  • Willing to travel when required

Why apply?

  • Permanent role with a salary of £36,000
  • Opportunity to work on advanced, high‑tech products
  • High level of ownership and responsibility
  • Supportive test and engineering environment
  • Strong focus on quality, continuous improvement and development

For more information or to apply, contact:

Lewis Phillips

01582 369359

lphillips@versorecruitment.com

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Posted: April 11th, 2026