At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and test electrical systems for exciting industrial machinery projects.
- Company: Join a growing engineering and manufacturing organisation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, overtime, 20-26 days holiday, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and early Friday finishes!
- Why this job: Hands-on role with variety and responsibility in a stable engineering environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in machine wiring, electrical assembly, and ability to read schematics.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 18 £ per hour.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation. As an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician, you will be responsible for the electrical assembly, wiring and testing of industrial machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring machines are correctly wired, tested and ready for commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects supporting the build and testing of complex industrial machinery within a stable and supportive engineering environment. This is a hands-on role offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality machine build, electrical testing and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators and interconnects.
- Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault-finding prior to commissioning.
- Assist in verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, layout drawings and structured BOMs.
- Support electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards and equipment upgrades.
- Assist with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas.
- Collaborate with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment and system integration activities.
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
- Ensure all electrical assembly and testing work is completed to a consistently high standard.
Qualifications / Experience
- Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring documentation.
- Practical experience with control devices, drives, sensors and motors, including DOL and VFD configurations.
- Confident identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and testing.
- Electrical installation experience within an industrial, commercial or domestic environment.
- Recognised electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition or equivalent.
- Exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture or drive commissioning tools.
- Background in food machinery, process equipment or OEM manufacturing environments.
Salary & Benefits
£34,000 - £36,000 per annum + bonus + Regular overtime available, 20 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 26 days with service. Pension scheme; Life assurance. Working Hours: 36 Hours - Early Friday finish; 30-minute lunch break.
You will be working on complete machinery rather than repetitive electrical assembly, giving you the opportunity to develop your experience across wiring, testing, fault-finding, machine integration and eventually commissioning.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ6756 on T: 0203 909 3782 / +44 (0)7814 547440 or send your CV to TPBN1_UKTJ.
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