Junior Electrical Assembler

Junior Electrical Assembler

Location:

Crawley (on-site)
Salary: £24,000–£27,000 (depending on experience)
Type:
Permanent, full-time

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Crawley, supplying high-quality electrical and control solutions to customers across multiple industries. They’re now looking to bring in a Junior Electrical Assembler to support the build and wiring of electrical panels and cable assemblies, with clear long-term progression routes for someone keen to develop.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with hands-on wiring experience (or a college/apprenticeship background) who enjoys practical work, can follow drawings accurately, and wants to grow into areas such as PLC control systems or electrical design.

The Role

As a Junior Electrical Assembler, you’ll be involved in the assembly and wiring of electrical control equipment in a structured workshop environment.

Key responsibilities

* Wiring electrical panels and control cabinets to specification

* Building and terminating cable looms and harnesses

* Reading and working from electrical drawings, wiring schematics and layout diagrams

* Crimping, stripping, terminating and labelling cables to a high standard

* Supporting with basic electrical/mechanical assembly where needed

* Completing quality checks and ensuring builds meet internal standards

* Keeping a tidy, safe workspace and following workshop procedures

What our client is looking for

Essential

* Some practical experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, or loom building (industry, college, or apprenticeship)

* Ability to follow wiring drawings/schematics with good attention to detail

* Confident using hand tools and basic electrical assembly equipment

* A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable (nice to have)

* Experience with crimping standards, ferrules, and cable management

* Familiarity with control panels, DIN rail components, relays, terminal blocks, etc.

* Electrical qualification or training (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, apprenticeship, BTEC)

Progression & Development

Our client takes development seriously, and this role offers genuine progression for the right person, with opportunities to move into:

* PLC and controls (build/test/support)

* Commissioning or workshop test

* Electrical design office support (drawings, documentation, control system layouts)

What’s in it for you?

* Competitive salary of £24k–£27,500 p.a

* Structured training and development path

* Stable, workshop-based role with varied builds

* Clear progression into higher-skilled electrical/controls positions