At a Glance
- Tasks: Wire, assemble, and test industrial machinery while solving electrical faults.
- Company: Globally recognised engineering firm specialising in bespoke food processing machinery.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, annual bonuses, generous holiday, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with overtime options and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on role with real impact and growth potential in engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical assembly and ability to read electrical diagrams.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Electrical 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. 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.
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