Date Added: 08 April 2025
Job Title: Electrical Product Safety Engineer
Location: Hybrid (split between home and London office)
Salary: £60,000 – £63,000
Contract: Full-time
About us
For nearly 70 years, Electrical Safety First has been actively campaigning for and pursuing advancements in electrical safety standards and regulations. Previously known as the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), our organisation has two specialised technical teams focusing on electrical installation safety and electrical product safety. As we plan for the future, we are looking to strengthen our team and its capabilities.
About this role
Working within the product safety team (3 currently in the team), you will be required to:
- Conduct investigations, evaluations and create detailed reports and risk assessments on electrical products.
- Carry out further research / reporting on products as needed.
- Respond to enquiries from customers, providing technical support if needed.
- Liaise with internal colleagues in the Public Affairs and Communications teams.
- Represent ESF through presentations, exhibitions and media engagements (web, TV, and Radio) to highlight the work of the charity.
- Stay abreast of relevant EU/IEC/UK product standards and developments.
- Be based in the London office along with hybrid working.
The Ideal Candidate:
- As a minimum, you must be familiar with electrical product testing and safety to BS standards and a baseline understanding of electrotechnical principles.
- Inquisitive mindset, able to interpret and analyse technical data.
- A degree in a relatable sector is highly advantageous.
- Confident writing detailed technical reports.
- Knowledge of technical committees is advantageous.
- Able to work collaboratively with others within the charity, as well as those within manufacturers, government officials, and testing laboratories, amongst others.
- Have right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be provided.