Electrical Technician

We are seeking a hands‑on Electrical Technician to support the build, wiring, and installation of bespoke industrial machinery and automated systems.

This roleis suited to someone with strong practical electrical skills who enjoys building, wiring, and commissioning real equipment. You will work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts to deliver safe, reliable electrical systems.

The role involves close collaboration with mechanical technicians and engineers to complete machine builds, control panels, and on‑site installations.

• Wire industrial machinery, including motors, sensors, actuators, and control devices
• Build and wire control panels for automated systems
• Install and terminate cabling, glands, trunking, and containment
• Wire, test, and calibrate sensors and actuators
• Support electrical installation and commissioning activities
• Work alongside mechanical technicians during machine assembly and installation
• Build from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and as‑built drawings
• Maintain high standards of electrical safety, workmanship, and documentation

• Strong hands‑on electrical installation and wiring skills
• Experience wiring industrial machinery or control systems
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Good knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices
• Practical problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience with automation systems (PLCs, sensors, field devices)
• Experience in control panel build and panel wiring
• Exposure to domestic or commercial electrical installations
• Experience commissioning or fault‑finding electrical systems
• Understanding of basic control circuits and industrial standards

Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2/3, HNC, or equivalent experience in:

• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Engineering
• Automation / Controls

Demonstrable industry experience showing equivalent capability

Electrical Safety Awareness

Ability to Read Drawings & Schematics

Autonomy

Cross-Disciplinary Working

Administrative Work

• Wire and test industrial machinery, including motors, sensors, actuators, and control devices
• Build and wire control panels for automated systems
• Support electrical testing, fault‑finding, and commissioning activities
• Work alongside mechanical technicians during machine assembly and installation
• Maintain high standards of electrical safety and workmanship

• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Good understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem‑solving mindset

• Experience with automation systems
• Exposure to Siemens / industrial control hardware
• Experience in domestic or commercial electrical installations as well as industrial
• Experience working on site installations or live environments

• Work on real machines and automated systems, not repetitive installation work
• Hands‑on role with variety across wiring, panel build, and commissioning
• Close collaboration with mechanical and engineering teams
• Opportunity to develop skills in automation and industrial systems

Competitive pay,and a practical engineering environment where good workmanship, safety, and problem‑solving are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to work on bespoke machinery, expand your skills across automation and control systems, and contribute directly to the delivery of high‑quality engineered equipment.

A full‑time position
Attractive salary package.

Relevant, transferable experience and qualifications