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Electrical Technician – Special Purpose Machinery
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Factory-Based, with UK and occasional overseas travel
The Opportunity
SC Engineering Group is recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke industrial machinery and automated equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Electrical Technician with experience in industrial electrical installation, machine wiring or special purpose machinery.
The successful candidate will be involved in the electrical assembly, installation, testing and commissioning of bespoke machinery, working closely with Electrical, Mechanical and Controls Engineers.
The position is predominantly factory-based in Basildon, with opportunities to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas to support machinery installations and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and wire electrical control systems on bespoke industrial machinery and automated equipment.
- Assemble and install electrical components, including motors, sensors, switches, safety devices, junction boxes and control panels.
- Carry out machine wiring, cable routing, preparation, labelling and termination.
- Install cable management systems, including tray, basket, conduit and trunking.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
- Support Controls Engineers during machine build, testing and commissioning.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on machinery and associated equipment.
- Carry out electrical inspections, installation checks and equipment modifications.
- Assist with machinery installation, commissioning and servicing at customer sites.
- Support preventative maintenance and breakdown investigations where required.
- Ensure all work meets relevant electrical safety standards and company procedures.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience as an Electrical Technician, Electrical Fitter, Industrial Electrician or Machine Wiring Technician.
- Experience working within industrial electrical installations, machinery manufacturing or automation.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience with electrical panel wiring, machine wiring and field device installations.
- Knowledge of motors, sensors, relays, contactors, solenoids and safety circuits. xgikmsk
- Understanding of 400V AC, 230V AC and 24V DC electrical systems. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Electrical Technician employer: SC Engineering Group
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