Electrical Technician

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Electrical Technician based in Kirkbymoorside, UK. This permanent, full-time role involves electrical and electronic assembly, focusing on quality and safety. Candidates should have 1-5 years' experience and the ability to interpret electrical schematics. The position offers a 37-hour work week, competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, a pension plan, and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

5% employer pension

Life insurance at 2x base salary

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• 1–5 years' experience in electrical or electronic assembly within manufacturing.
• Experience with low voltage AC/DC wiring and panel wiring.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and electronic assembly from drawings.
• Wiring and soldering looms and cable assemblies.
• Completing build and quality documentation accurately.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wiring

Soldering

Fault-finding

Quality focus

Job description

Overview

Electrical Technician | Location: Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire | Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Electrical Technician role for an established engineering manufacturer based in Kirkbymoorside, supporting electrical and electronic assembly and test work within a controlled shop floor environment.

Hands-on position focused on build quality, accuracy, and safe working practices in a quality driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and electronic assembly from drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Wiring and soldering looms, cable assemblies, PCBs, SMT components, connectors, and control assemblies
• Basic fault-finding and functional testing of assemblies
• Completing build and quality documentation accurately
• Working to quality, safety, and efficiency targets
• Maintaining good housekeeping and safe working practices

About You

• 1–5 years’ experience in an electrical or electronic assembly role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience of low voltage AC/DC wiring, panel wiring, or cable looming
• Understanding of electrical and electronic systems and production processes
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Quality-focused and methodical in approach to build and test work
• Comfortable working to deadlines and production targets as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with control or data systems
• Exposure to high voltage installations
• Fibre optic handling or termination experience
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Hours & Benefits

• 37-hour week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am–4.30pm, 4.00pm finish on Fridays
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break, flexi-time available
• Overtime paid after 37 hours:
  • Time and a half Monday to Saturday
  • Double time Sunday
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension
• Life insurance at 2x base salary
• Private healthcare