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Electrical Technician

South Yorkshire
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Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: South Yorkshire (UK wide travel)
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
  
We''re partnering with a specialist engineering company that designs and builds bespoke systems for customers across a range of high-technology industries.

Due to continued growth, they''re looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their expanding engineering team. This is a hands-on role involving the assembly, wiring, testing, installation, and commissioning of bespoke systems. Working on a wide variety of custom-built projects, you''ll split your time between the workshop and customer sites across the UK.
  
About the Role

  • Assemble and wire bespoke electrical control panels and instrumentation systems.
  • Build 19" rack systems, wiring looms, harnesses, interface boxes, and control units.
  • Carry out mechanical assembly of enclosures, frames, and electromechanical systems.
  • Perform electrical testing, including continuity, functional, and fault-finding activities.
  • Install and commission systems at customer sites, including single- and three-phase electrical installations.
  • Complete electrical wiring, cable routing, termination, and equipment installation.
  • Produce and maintain testing records, site reports, RAMS, and engineering documentation.
  • Support workshop operations, stock control, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Work closely with engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality bespoke systems.
  
About You
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, or a related discipline.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
  • Previous experience building and wiring electrical control panels or bespoke electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
  • Experience with panel layout, component mounting, cable routing, termination, and panel fabrication.
  • Practical electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience installing and commissioning electrical systems on customer sites.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation.
  • Strong understanding of electrical safety regulations and safe working practices.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK (approximately 25%).
  
Desirable Skills
  • Experience working with Siemens, Beckhoff, or other PLC-based control hardware.
  • National Instruments (NI) instrumentation experience.
  • City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent.
  • ECS/JIB Card.
  • AM2 qualification.
  • IPAF and/or PASMA certification.
  • Experience with EPLAN or similar electrical documentation software.
  
Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.
If interested, please send over an updated CV.

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