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Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 34,500 - 40,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Great Gransden

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Role: Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Bedfordshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours a week

Salary: £34,500 - £40,500

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join a well-established client based in Bedfordshire.

Duties of an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician:

Wiring and connecting complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators, and interconnects.
Carrying out functional testing, I/O checks, and basic fault-finding prior to commissioning.
Verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration.
Reading and working from electrical schematics, layout drawings, and structured BOMs.
Supporting electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards, and equipment upgrades.
Assisting with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas.
Collaborating with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment, and system integration activities.
Maintaining clear and safe working practices while delivering consistent, professional-quality builds.

What we would like from you:

Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring documentation.
Practical experience with control devices, drives, sensors, and motors, including DOL and VFD configurations.
Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and testing.
Flexible in adapting between workshop build tasks and electrical support work.
Positive attitude, good team-working skills, and strong attention to workmanship quality.
Electrical installation experience within industrial, commercial, or domestic environments would be desirable.
Recognised qualifications such as 18th Edition or equivalent would be advantageous.
Exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture, or drive commissioning tools would be beneficial.
Experience within food machinery, process equipment, or OEM manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Company Benefits:

Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
20 days' holiday + bank holidays, rising to 26 days with length of service
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Company sick pay scheme
Workwear provided
Subsidised vending machines
Staff meals & company events
Overtime available at 1.5x the standard hourly rate

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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