Workshop Technician in Nottingham

Electrical Workshop Technician / Panel Wiring Technician – Nottingham

Salary: £34,278 per annum (£16.48 per hour) + Overtime at 1.5x

Location: Nottingham

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week – Flexible Working Hours

Industry: Electrical Engineering / Water Utilities / Automation & Control

Looking for a new challenge in electrical engineering?

Are you an experienced Electrical Workshop Technician, Panel Wiring Technician or Electrical Assembly Technician looking for a stable, workshop-based opportunity with flexible working hours, excellent overtime rates and opportunities for progression?

We're working with an established engineering business operating within the UK Water Industry, who are looking to strengthen their Nottingham workshop team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with electrical assembly, panel wiring, control panel or instrumentation experience who wants to develop their skills within a growing and specialist engineering environment.

What's on Offer?

• £34,278 basic salary (£16.48 per hour).

• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half (£24.72 per hour).

• Flexible working hours with the potential to complete your 40-hour week across four days.

• Potential for early finishes on Fridays, depending on workload.

• Permanent, workshop-based position in Nottingham.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Exposure to specialist telemetry, instrumentation and electrical control systems.

• Workplace pension.

• Long-term career opportunities within the UK Water Industry.

The Role – Electrical Workshop Technician

As an Electrical Workshop Technician / Panel Wiring Technician, you'll play an important role in the assembly, preparation and delivery of electrical equipment, telemetry systems and instrumentation used across the UK Water Industry.

Working primarily from the Nottingham workshop, you'll support engineering projects through electrical assembly, technical drawing interpretation, equipment preparation and stock management.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Site Technicians to ensure equipment is assembled, prepared and delivered to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare electrical equipment, control panels and telemetry systems in accordance with technical specifications.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, panel schematics, I/O schedules and technical documentation.

• Support the preparation and modification of MCC panels and associated electrical equipment.

• Review testing documentation and assist with quality checks.

• Manage workshop stock, materials, components and inventory.

• Work closely with Project Managers and Site Engineers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and workshop organisation.

• Assist with other workshop and engineering activities when required.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with experienced Electrical Workshop Technicians, Panel Wirers, Electrical Fitters and Electrical Assembly Technicians who have a good understanding of electrical equipment and workshop operations.

Essential Skills

• Level 3 Electrical Qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical engineering experience.

• Previous experience working with electrical equipment, control panels, electrical assembly or similar workshop environments.

• Ability to understand and interpret electrical drawings or technical documentation.

• Good understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Basic IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills – Not Essential

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

• ECS Gold Card.

• Experience with telemetry, instrumentation, PLCs, MCC panels or electrical control systems.

• Previous experience within water utilities, industrial automation or electrical engineering.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Don't have experience within the Water Industry? No problem. Candidates from manufacturing, industrial automation, control panel building, electrical assembly and similar engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

This isn't just another repetitive workshop position.

You'll have the opportunity to work with specialist electrical equipment and engineering systems, develop your technical knowledge and become part of an established engineering team supporting projects across the UK Water Industry.

Whether you're an experienced Electrical Workshop Technician looking for a new challenge or a Panel Wirer / Electrical Assembly Technician wanting to take the next step in your career, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Interested? Apply today with your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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