Electrical Assembly & Test Technician
Location: Bedfordshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Overtime: Available, paid at 1.5x applicable standard hourly rate
Guided Talent is recruiting an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician on behalf of our client, an established specialist engineering manufacturer producing complex industrial machinery and automated equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Technician, Electrical Assembly Technician, Machine Wiring Technician or Electrical Test Technician looking for a varied, hands-on position involving complete machine wiring, electrical assembly, testing and fault finding.
Working within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will be involved throughout the electrical build and test process, from wiring sensors, motors and control equipment through to carrying out functional checks and supporting machinery installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out complete electrical wiring and assembly of industrial machinery and equipment
- Wire and connect motors, sensors, actuators, control devices and electrical interconnections
- Complete functional electrical testing and I/O checks prior to commissioning
- Identify and resolve electrical faults during machine build and testing
- Verify signal paths and ensure systems are operating safely before software or HMI integration
- Read and work accurately from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings and bills of materials
- Work with motor control equipment including DOL starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Support electrical installation and improvement work within the manufacturing facility
- Assist with the installation of new machinery and production equipment
- Work alongside mechanical, controls and production colleagues during machine assembly and system integration
- Maintain high standards of electrical workmanship, organisation and health and safety
Skills & Experience
Our client is looking for someone with a strong practical electrical background who is comfortable working independently on industrial machinery.
Candidates should ideally have:
- Previous experience in machine wiring, panel wiring, electrical assembly or industrial electrical engineering
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring schematics
- Practical experience working with electrical control equipment, sensors and motors
- Knowledge of DOL and VFD motor configurations
- Experience carrying out electrical testing and fault finding
- A practical, methodical approach to diagnosing electrical problems
- Good attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship
- The flexibility to work across machinery build, testing and general electrical installation tasks
- Good communication and team-working skills
Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous but is not essential:
- Electrical installation experience within an industrial, commercial or domestic environment
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification or equivalent
- Exposure to PLC, HMI or industrial automation systems
- Experience with drive commissioning or configuration tools
- Previous experience within machinery manufacturing, process equipment, automation or an OEM engineering environment
Training & Career Progression
This role offers genuine opportunities to broaden your technical experience and develop into more advanced engineering positions.
Potential progression routes include:
- Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI development and system integration
- Test & Validation Technician – electrical testing, diagnostics and quality assurance
- Electrical Design Technician – electrical drawings, EPLAN, BOMs and system layouts
- Commissioning Engineer – machinery testing, validation and customer-site commissioning
This makes the position particularly well suited to an ambitious Electrical Technician who wants to develop beyond machine wiring and gain greater exposure to controls, automation, testing or commissioning.
Working Hours & Overtime
The position is contracted at 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays.
Overtime is generally available and is paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate for qualifying weekday and Saturday morning hours.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive employment package including:
- Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
- 20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Company sick pay scheme
- Workwear provided
- Subsidised refreshments
- Staff meals and company events
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Long-term career development opportunities
Apply Today
If you are an Electrical Assembly Technician, Electrical Test Technician, Machine Wiring Technician, Industrial Electrician or Electrical Engineer with hands-on experience working with machinery and electrical control systems, Guided Talent would like to hear from you.
Apply today through Guided Talent for further information and confidential consideration. Contact Sam for more information.