Electrical Technician Lead Hand

MRP Money is a division of the Mr Price Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an Electrical Technician Lead Hand to support daily operations in Kirkbymoorside. The successful candidate will oversee a team, ensure health and safety adherence, and maintain quality standards. Key qualifications include ONC in Electronics, strong technical skills in wiring and installations, and proficiency in MS Office tools. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible working hours, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

37-hour working week with flexi-time

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Life insurance (2x base salary)

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience with production processes and electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical sketches.
• Willingness to travel on an ad-hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and delegate work to a team of electrical technicians.
• Act on behalf of the supervisor in their absence.
• Assist senior electrical technicians in maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor workflow and ensure workload is managed.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed.
• Verify completed work and ensure documentation is processed.
• Monitor department efficiency and assist in meeting deadlines.

Skills

Low-voltage AC/DC panel wiring

High-voltage installations

Control/data systems

Fibre optic handling

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

MRP systems

Stock management software

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

ONC in Electronic & Electrical Engineering

IEEE 16th Edition accreditation

Job description

About the Role

Staffpower Group are looking for an Electrical Technician Lead Hand to join our client in Kirkbymoorside. You will support the electronics lab supervisor by overseeing daily operations, assigning work, and ensuring smooth workflow. Act on the supervisor’s behalf when absent, while assembling and testing electronic and electrical components, subassemblies, and assemblies to maintain quality and efficiency standards.

Location

Kirkbymoorside

Employment Type

Full time, permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritise and delegate work to a team of electrical technicians under the guidance of the electronics lab supervisor.
• Act on behalf of the supervisor in their absence.
• Assist senior electrical technicians in maintaining departmental quality standards.
• Monitor workflow to ensure workload is consistently managed through the department.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed by all staff.
• Verify completed work and ensure documentation is correctly processed.
• Monitor department efficiency and assist in meeting project deadlines, integration dates, and tooling/spares completion.

Skills and Experience

• ONC in Electronic & Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• IEEE 16th Edition accreditation preferred.
• Strong understanding of low‑voltage AC/DC panel wiring, high‑voltage installations, control/data systems, and fibre optic handling (desirable).
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MRP systems, and stock management software.
• Experience with production processes and electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical sketches.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure, manage details, and drive workload through the department.
• Willingness to travel on an ad‑hoc basis (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37‑hour working week with flexi‑time available.
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Life insurance (2x base salary).
• Private healthcare.