At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to wire and test cutting-edge food processing machinery.
- Company: Globally recognised engineering business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, annual bonuses, generous holiday, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with potential for overtime and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with exciting technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical assembly and ability to read schematics required.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join our client’s successful and growing team.
Our client is a globally recognised engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke food processing machinery and industrial systems. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a capable and versatile Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join their team.
This is a hands‑on role involving the complete electrical wiring and testing of complex industrial machinery, alongside supporting wider electrical works across the site.
Benefits:
- Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
- 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with length of service
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Company sick pay scheme
- Workwear provided
- Staff meals and company events
- Subsidised vending machines
- Overtime available at 1.5x the standard hourly rate
Duties of an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician:
- Wire and connect complete electrical systems across industrial machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators and interconnects
- Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault‑finding prior to commissioning
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, layout drawings and structured BOMs
- Assist with verifying signal paths and validating the safe operation of machinery
- Support electrical installation work around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards and equipment upgrades
- Assist with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas
- Work closely with other departments during machine build, routing, alignment and system integration
- Maintain a safe, tidy and professional working environment while delivering high‑quality workmanship
What we would like from you:
- Previous experience in machine wiring, industrial electrical assembly or a similar electrical engineering environment
- Ability to confidently read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring documentation
- Practical experience working with control devices, drives, sensors and motors, including DOL and VFD configurations
- Experience identifying and resolving electrical faults during machine build and testing
- Full UK driving licence is essential
- A flexible approach, with the ability to work across workshop build activities and wider electrical support
- Positive attitude, strong team‑working skills and excellent attention to detail
Desirable:
- Electrical installation experience within an industrial, commercial or domestic environment
- 18th Edition or equivalent recognised electrical qualification
- Exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture or drive commissioning
- Experience within a machinery manufacturing or engineering environment
Development & Career Progression
This role offers excellent opportunities for career development, with potential progression into positions such as:
- Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI development and system integration
- Test & Validation Technician – quality assurance, testing and diagnostics
- Electrical Design Technician – EPLAN, BOMs and system layouts
- Commissioning Engineer – machine validation and UK/international customer‑site testing
Working Hours
The position is contracted at 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Typical working hours are:
- 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.
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