Electrical Technician
Electrical Technician
Salary: £13.00–£23.50 per hour
Hours: 40 hour week Monday - Friday
Location: Waterbeach, Cambs
Job Type: Full time/Permanent
A well-established engineering company specialising in bespoke machinery and automation is looking for a practical, detail-focused Electrical Technician to join its team. You’ll work on unique, technically challenging equipment for clients in high-tech and regulated industries.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for the electrical build, wiring, testing, and commissioning of special-purpose machinery, working closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers. Some travel to customer sites for installation and modifications may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and wire electrical systems using schematics and project documentation
- Install and test control panels, sensors, motors, drives, and field devices
- Support fault-finding, testing, and commissioning
- Assist with installation and modification work at customer sites
- Communicate clearly with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement
- Strong hands-on electrical skills and engineering aptitude
- Familiarity with industrial components (switchgear, PLCs, servo drives, sensors)
- Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented
- Good communicator with a positive, professional attitude
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Essential:
- Level 2/3 Electrical Engineering qualification or recognised UK electrical apprenticeship
- Practical experience in machinery electrical build (panel and field wiring)
- Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
- Experience with bespoke/special-purpose machinery
- Understanding of the Machinery Directive
- £13.00–£23.50 per hour depending on experience + overtime
- 40-hour week with some flexibility
- 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Pension, life insurance, critical illness cover, and participation in an employee share scheme
- Waterbeach location with good transport links
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