Electrical Technician

JMTechnical Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to support the assembly and installation of custom industrial machinery. This role demands strong electrical installation skills and the ability to read technical drawings. You'll collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure quality builds and adherence to safety standards. Opportunities for skill development in automation and control systems are available within a supportive environment that values problem-solving and quality workmanship.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for skill development

Hands-on work with real machinery

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on electrical installation skills.
• Experience wiring industrial machinery or control systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Wire and test industrial machinery, including motors and sensors.
• Build and wire control panels for automated systems.
• Support electrical testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical installation and wiring skills

Reading electrical drawings

Problem-solving

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Electrical Installation

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Technician to support the build, wiring, and installation of bespoke industrial machinery and automated systems. This role is suited to someone with strong practical electrical skills who enjoys building, wiring, and commissioning real equipment. You will work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts to deliver safe, reliable electrical systems. The role involves close collaboration with mechanical technicians and engineers to complete machine builds, control panels, and on-site installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Wire industrial machinery, including motors, sensors, actuators, and control devices
• Build and wire control panels for automated systems
• Install and terminate cabling, glands, trunking, and containment
• Wire, test, and calibrate sensors and actuators
• Support electrical installation and commissioning activities
• Work alongside mechanical technicians during machine assembly and installation
• Build from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and as-built drawings
• Maintain high standards of electrical safety, workmanship, and documentation

Must Haves

• Strong hands-on electrical installation and wiring skills
• Experience wiring industrial machinery or control systems
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Good knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices
• Practical problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to Haves

• Experience with automation systems (PLCs, sensors, field devices)
• Experience in control panel build and panel wiring
• Exposure to domestic or commercial electrical installations
• Experience commissioning or fault-finding electrical systems
• Understanding of basic control circuits and industrial standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2/3, HNC, or equivalent experience in: Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering, Automation / Controls
• OR Demonstrable industry experience showing equivalent capability
• Electrical Safety Awareness
• Ability to Read Drawings & Schematics
• Autonomy
• Cross-Disciplinary Working
• Administrative Work

Responsibilities

• Wire and test industrial machinery, including motors, sensors, actuators, and control devices
• Build and wire control panels for automated systems
• Support electrical testing, fault-finding, and commissioning activities
• Work alongside mechanical technicians during machine assembly and installation
• Maintain high standards of electrical safety and workmanship

Must Have

• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Good understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem-solving mindset

Nice to have

• Experience with automation systems
• Exposure to Siemens / industrial control hardware
• Experience in domestic or commercial electrical installations as well as industrial
• Experience working on site installations or live environments

What's great in the job?

• Work on real machines and automated systems, not repetitive installation work
• Hands-on role with variety across wiring, panel build, and commissioning
• Close collaboration with mechanical and engineering teams
• Opportunity to develop skills in automation and industrial systems

Competitive pay, and a practical engineering environment where good workmanship, safety, and problem-solving are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to work on bespoke machinery, expand your skills across automation and control systems, and contribute directly to the delivery of high-quality engineered equipment.

A full-time position

Attractive salary package.

Trainings

Relevant, transferable experience and qualifications