We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Assembly Technician to join our growing engineering team in Peterborough. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced and innovative environment, supporting the build, testing and commissioning of specialist industrial equipment.
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical assembly and maintenance work while contributing to projects that support sustainable engineering and advanced technology solutions. Full product training will be provided as part of your induction.
Based at our Peterborough Service Centre, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a large-scale operational facility supporting both workshop and field-based equipment.
Electrical Assembly Technician (FTC) Responsibilities
* Fabricating, installing and documenting electrical systems.
* Working with single-phase, three-phase, low-voltage and extra low-voltage circuits.
* Preparing and terminating electrical wiring and circuits.
* Reading and interpreting technical and engineering drawings.
* Fault-finding and troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation and mechanical systems.
* Configuring and testing instrumentation and control systems.
* Testing electrical systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and relays.
* Supporting the commissioning of specialist equipment both electrically and mechanically.
* Carrying out inspections, testing and quality control checks on equipment and systems.
* Performing EIC, EICR and PAT testing where required.
* Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and technical accuracy at all times.
Electrical Assembly Technician (FTC) Persons Specification
* City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
* Experience within industrial electrical environments.
* Experience wiring and fault-finding PLC-controlled equipment.
* City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection & Testing (Desirable)
* Passport to Safety or equivalent certification (Desirable)
Electrical Assembly Technician (FTC) Personal Attributes
* Strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
* Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
Electrical Assembly Technician (FTC) Benefits
Salary: £45k (DOE), 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract, Mon to Fri, 37.5 hours per week, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Enhanced family-friendly policies, Health and wellbeing support, Training and development opportunities, Employee discount and lifestyle schemes, Paid volunteering day each year
Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year