At a Glance
- Tasks: Wire, assemble, and test industrial machinery while collaborating with engineering teams.
- Company: Globally recognised engineering business in food processing machinery.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime, annual bonuses, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career progression into various engineering fields.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on role with real impact and opportunities for career growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical assembly and ability to read electrical diagrams.
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Electrical Technician to join our client's successful and growing team.
Who are they?
Our client is a globally recognised engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke food processing machinery and industrial systems. This is a hands-on role involving the wiring, assembly, testing and fault-finding of industrial machinery, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.
Benefits:
- 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Overtime available at 1.5x
- Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
- 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with length of service
- Pension and life assurance
- Company sick pay
- Workwear provided
- Staff meals and company events
- Subsidised vending machines
- Excellent career development opportunities
Duties of an Electrical Technician:
- Wire and connect electrical systems on industrial machinery
- Install and connect sensors, motors, actuators and other electrical components
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and BOMs
- Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault-finding
- Work with motors, sensors, drives and control equipment, including DOL and VFD configurations
- Assist with signal verification and safe machine operation
- Support electrical installation work, machinery installations and improvement projects across the factory
- Work closely with engineering teams during machine build and system integration
- Maintain a safe, tidy and professional working environment
What we would like from you:
- Previous experience in electrical assembly, machine wiring, electrical fitting or a similar hands-on electrical environment
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
- Experience working with motors, sensors, drives and control equipment
- Practical electrical fault-finding experience
- Full UK driving licence is essential
- Good attention to detail and a positive, flexible approach
- Strong team-working skills and willingness to learn and develop
Desirable:
- 18th Edition or equivalent, electrical installation experience, PLC/HMI or automation exposure, VFD/drive commissioning experience, or previous machinery manufacturing experience.
Development & Career Progression:
The role offers genuine opportunities to develop and progress into areas such as Controls Engineering, Test & Validation, Electrical Design or Commissioning Engineering, depending on experience and interests.
Working Hours:
The position is contracted at 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Monday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
- Tuesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm
There is a 10-minute morning break and a 30-minute lunch break each day. Overtime may be available, including Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, and is paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate.
If you are interested in this Electrical Technician opportunity, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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