COMPEX Electrical Testing and Fixed Wirer Tester in Edinburgh

COMPEX Electrical Testing and Fixed Wirer Tester

Central Belt Scotland | Up to £53,000 Basic dependent on experience + Car Allowance + pension + Overtime + Benefits

Are you a qualified COMPEX Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Electrical Engineer looking to step away from constant site installation work and move into a more autonomous, professional electrical testing and certification role?

Do you hold 18th Edition, testing qualification either 2391 or 2394 & 2395 and COMPEX 01-04?

We are working with a extremely stable, global leading engineering organisation seeking an Electrical Testing and fixed wirer tester to carry out statutory inspections and electrical testing across a wide range of industrial and commercial environments (never domestic) in the Central Belt area – Edinburgh, Glasgow, Falkirk etc.

This role offers stability, strong earning potential, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to use your technical expertise in a client-facing capacity.

The Role – Electrical Testing and Certification Engineer

You will operate independently while being part of a engineering team, carrying out high-quality inspection, examination, and electrical testing of installations.

This is an ideal opportunity for:

Industrial Electricians
Maintenance Electricians
Electrical Engineers
Test & Inspection Electricians
COMPEX Electricians
Carry out inspection and electrical testing of installations in commercial and industrial environments
Conduct EICRs
Ensure all work complies with current electrical standards, 18th Edition regulations, and Health & Safety requirements
Produce accurate technical inspection reports within agreed timescales
Provide professional technical advice to clients
Maintain high customer service standards
Identify potential additional service opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

You will work across varied sectors including manufacturing, power & utilities, retail, logistics, transport, and public sector environments — giving you a technically diverse and interesting workload.

Salary & Package

£40,500 - £53,000 per annum dependent on experience (If starting on lower Basic guaranteed yearly increase to reach £53K by 24 months)
Car Allowance
Fuel Card
Overtime available
Attractive company pension
33 days holiday inclusive of STAT
Flexible working
Flexible benefits
Full training and ability to study external qualifications
18th Edition (BS7671) Regulations – essential
City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 – Inspection & Testing qualification essential
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Electrical Installation (Part 1, 2 & 3 or 2365 Diploma)

Essential Qualifications & Experience

COMPEX 01-04
Experience in fixed wirer testing advantageous
Time-served apprenticeship highly desirable
Strong knowledge of electrical installations
Full UK Driving Licence
Good IT skills and ability to produce technical reports
If you are a qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer with 18th Edition and 2391 or 2394/2395 inspection/testing qualifications, looking to progress into an inspection-based role focused on electrical testing and certification, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today