Are you an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician looking for a varied, hands-on role within a specialist engineering environment?
We are recruiting for an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join a busy engineering team working on bespoke industrial machinery. This is a practical role covering complete machine wiring, electrical assembly, functional testing and fault-finding, as well as supporting wider electrical projects across the facility.
The Role
You will play a key role in bringing complex machinery together, ensuring electrical systems are correctly installed, wired and tested before commissioning.
Your responsibilities will include:
Wiring and connecting complete electrical systems across machinery
Installing and connecting sensors, motors, actuators and electrical interconnects
Carrying out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault-finding
Verifying signal paths and checking safe operation prior to software upload and HMI integration
Working from electrical schematics, layout drawings and structured BOMs
Supporting electrical installation work around the facility, including lighting circuits, distribution boards and equipment upgrades
Assisting with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects
Working closely with other engineering departments during machine build, routing, alignment and system integration
Maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship and build quality
About You
We're looking for someone with:
A solid background in machine wiring, electrical assembly or industrial electrical work
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring documentation
Practical experience with control devices, drives, sensors and motors
Experience with DOL and VFD configurations
The ability to confidently identify and resolve electrical faults during build and testing
A flexible approach, comfortable working between workshop-based machine build and wider electrical support
A positive attitude and strong team-working skills
Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
Desirable Experience
It would be advantageous if you have:
Previous electrical installation experience in an industrial, commercial or domestic environment
18th Edition or equivalent electrical qualification
Experience with automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture or drive commissioning tools
A background in food machinery, process equipment or OEM manufacturing
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary based on experience
39-hour working week, Monday to Friday
Regular overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x hourly rate
Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with length of service
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Company sick pay
Workwear provided
Subsidised refreshments
Staff meals and company events
Career Development
This role offers excellent opportunities to develop into areas including Controls Engineering, Test & Validation, Electrical Design and Commissioning Engineering, including potential progression into machine validation and customer-site testing.
Interested?
If you're an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician who enjoys practical engineering, problem-solving and working on bespoke machinery, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration
Salary description
£32448.00 - £40560.00 per year