Location: Sandy, SG19
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Electrical Technician to join our client's successful and growing team.
Who are they?
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.
If you are interested in this Electrical Technician opportunity, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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Salary description
£16.00 - £20.00 per hour