Job title: Test and Repair Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Competive
Location: Oldham, UK
Job published: 2026-09-16
Job ID: 37705

Job Description

Location: Oldham Area

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with overtime when required

We are looking for a practical and technically minded Test and Repair Engineer to join a busy equipment hire and service operation in Manchester. The role will involve testing, inspecting, fault-finding and maintaining heating and cooling equipment before it is returned to customers. This would suit someone with previous experience in a similar engineering or workshop environment and a strong understanding of electrical testing procedures.

 

Responsibilities

  • Test and inspect chillers and associated equipment.

  • Carry out boiler testing, with training available where required.

  • Diagnose and repair faults on equipment returned from hire.

  • Carry out PAT testing in line with relevant procedures and safety requirements.

  • Clean and prepare equipment for future hire.

  • Record faults and report recurring technical issues to management.

  • Assist with stock checks and equipment control.

  • Maintain good housekeeping standards across the workshop, warehouse and yard areas.

  • Support the wider warehouse and engineering team when required.

 

Requirements

  • F-Gas qualification.

  • Knowledge of PAT testing procedures and electrical safety requirements.

  • Experience identifying and diagnosing electrical or mechanical faults.

  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and repair work.

  • Good communication and reporting skills.

  • Basic IT skills for logging equipment information and completing reports.

  • Previous experience in an equipment hire, HVAC, electrical or similar engineering environment would be advantageous.

 

Benefits

  • Private health insurance.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Free on-site parking.

  • Overtime opportunities.

  • Ongoing technical training and development.

  • Opportunity to develop within a growing engineering and equipment hire environment.