At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and test electrical systems for industrial machinery, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join a growing engineering and manufacturing organisation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, overtime, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Work hands-on with innovative machinery and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical assembly, ability to read schematics, and recognised electrical qualifications.
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, paid at 1.5x rate. 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.
Electrical Assembly & Test Technician employer: Hudson Shribman
Join a leading precision engineering and manufacturing company that values quality and employee development. With competitive pay, 28 days of holiday, and a supportive work culture, we prioritise your growth and well-being while you ensure the highest standards in mechanical inspection. Our commitment to using advanced inspection technology and fostering collaboration among teams makes this an ideal environment for skilled professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
