Electrical Technician; Control Panel​/Wiring

Position: Electrical Technician  (Control Panel / Wiring)
Electrical Technician (Control Panel / Wiring)

£18 - £19 /hr + Annual Bonus + Increasing Yearly Holiday + Training + Progression + Early Friday Finish

Taunton

Are you an Electrical Wire Person with experience in a manufacturing environment, looking for a secure, site-based role wiring control panels and special purpose machines while working to detailed electrical drawings?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a skilled engineering team on-site in Somerset, offering long-term stability, hands-on technical work, structured training, progression opportunities, and an annual bonus within a growing global company.

This company has over 100 years of experience, established in the early 1900s, this company has built a strong reputation both in the UK and internationally. They design and manufacture specialised equipment for the converting and printing industries, alongside providing customer breakdown services and repairs.

This role would suit a time-served Electrical Wire Person ready to advance their career, offering hands-on technical variety, long term stability, and the opportunity to be a key part of a forward thinking, supportive business.

The Role

Wiring control panels and special purpose machines to detailed electrical drawings
Installing and connecting PLCs, motors, drives, relays, transformers, HMIs, and sensors
Carrying out on-machine wiring, including trunking, cable trays, junction boxes, and cable management systems
Conducting fault finding, testing, and quality checks to ensure compliance with safety and wiring standards
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Working collaboratively with the wider engineering team to resolve issues

The Person

A fully time-served electrical apprenticeship
Experience in control panel and on-machine wiring
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
Knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Proven fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently

Reference BBBH 23733

Key Words:
Electrical Technician, Control Panels, Wiring, PLCs, Fault Finding, Electrical Drawings, Somerset, On-Machine Wiring, Safety Standards, Manufacturing Environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline and will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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