Electrical Test and Assembly Technician

HR GO Driving; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in bespoke processing systems in Cambourne seeks an Electrical Test and Assembly Technician. This role involves machine wiring, testing, and supporting the assembly of complex industrial machinery. Ideal candidates have experience in electrical assembly, can read electrical diagrams, and possess practical skills with control devices. The position offers permanent contracts with career pathways and benefits such as increased holiday with service and subsidized snacks.

Benefits

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Subsidised snacks

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring of machinery (sensors, motors, actuators).
• Functional testing, fault-finding, and I/O checks.
• Reading schematics and BOMs.
• Supporting factory installs and improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Fault-finding

Reading electrical drawings

Practical experience with control devices

Education

18th Edition or similar qualifications

Job description

• Hours: 39 p/week, Monday to Friday, Start at 7.30 AM, Mid-day finish on Fridays

Global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke processing systems, is seeking a capable and versatile Electrical Test and Assembly Technician & to join their skilled electrical team.

This hands-on role involves machine wiring, testing, and supporting the build of complex industrial machinery. Ideal for someone with a solid electrical background and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

Key Duties:

• Electrical wiring of machinery (sensors, motors, actuators)
• Functional testing, fault-finding, and I/O checks
• Reading schematics and BOMs
• Supporting factory installs and improvement projects

You'll Need:

• Experience in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations)
• Fault-finding and testing skills

Bonus Skills:

• 18th Edition or similar qualifications
• PLC/HMI exposure
• Installation experience (industrial/commercial/domestic)
• Background in process machinery or OEM manufacturing

This Electrical Test and Assembly Technician role offers pathways toward:

• Test & Validation Technician (QA testing and diagnostics)
• Electrical Design Technician (via EPLAN, BOMs, and system layouts)
• Commissioning Engineer (machine validation, customer site testing, UK and international)
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 with service)
• Subsidised snacks, staff meals, social events
• Career paths into Controls, Commissioning, Design & QA

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 39 hrs/week. Early finish Fridays. Paid overtime available.

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer