Test Engineer, Battery Abuse - 12 months Contract

Contractual hours
37.25 Basis
Full Time Region
Central Job category/type
Propulsion and Electromobility Date posted
01/05/2026 Job reference
HM023337

We are recruiting a Test Engineer within our Battery Abuse Testing team, The role is to support the delivery of safety-critical battery test programmes at our Nuneaton site. This role acts as the technical interface between customers and internal teams, supporting the safe set-up, execution and reporting of battery abuse tests.

The Battery Abuse Test facility is an outdoor test site, and the role involves hands-on engineering work in a controlled, safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, set-up and execution of battery abuse tests
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers and internal teams
• Review and approve test configurations prior to test initiation
• Capture, review and validate test data
• Maintain test documentation including risk assessments and work instructions

What we're looking for:
Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Strong technical and practical engineering skills
Customer-focused with good communication skills
Experience working in test, trials or safety-critical environments
Methodical approach with strong attention to detail

Further role detail is available in the attached job description.
Please note:

This is a 12-month contract Inside IR35
This role is to be paid up to £30 p/hr inclusive of holiday pay - based on skills and experience.
The role is working 39 hours a week
Some shift working/overtime maybe required - an allowance will be paid accordingly in line with agency worker regulations
Click here to see the types of testing we do

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