At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble, wire, and test electrical systems in a dynamic workshop environment.
- Company: Join a growing engineering and manufacturing team in Dewsbury.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, private healthcare, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact by working on innovative industrial equipment and control panels.
- Qualifications: Recognised electrical qualification and experience in a workshop setting.
The predicted salary is between 40230 - 49170 £ per year.
- Workshop Electrician
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Days only - Monday to Thursday
- Overtime paid after 39 hours at time and a half
- Join Our Team
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Electrician to join our growing engineering and manufacturing team based in Dewsbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician who enjoys working in a workshop environment, building, wiring, testing and commissioning electrical systems and control panels for industrial equipment and machinery.
The Role
As a Workshop Electrician, you will be responsible for the assembly, wiring, testing and fault finding of electrical systems and equipment to a high standard.
Working closely with our engineering and production teams, you will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, wire and assemble electrical control panels and industrial equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
- Carry out electrical installation, testing and inspection of manufactured equipment.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
- Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and company quality standards.
- Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers and production personnel to deliver projects on time.
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.
Essential Requirements
- Recognised Electrical Qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
- Previous experience as a Workshop Electrician within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Experience in panel wiring, machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
- Strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with control panels, PLC wiring and industrial automation.
- Knowledge of three-phase systems, motors, inverters and control circuits.
- Electrical testing and inspection experience.
- Familiarity with machinery build and commissioning.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Modern workshop facilities.
- A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Apply Today
If you are an experienced Workshop Electrician with a background in engineering or manufacturing and are looking to join a successful and growing business in Dewsbury, we'd like to hear from you.
Please send us your CV together with a brief summary of your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you.
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