Electrical Assembly and Test Technician

Electrical Assembly and Test Technician

Salary to £ 40,560 per year (equivalent up to £20.00 per hour)
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
Permanent Position, Factory-based
Location: in the Cambourne - St. Neots area, Bedfordshire
39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
07:30 start with an early finish every Friday (12:00 midday)
Rural / out-of-town location - own transport required

A leading manufacturer of bespoke food processing systems is recruiting an Electrical Assembly and Test Technician.

You'll be wiring complete machines, carrying out functional testing/I-O checks, basic fault-finding, and supporting electrical work across the factory.

Key duties

Machine wiring (sensors, motors, actuators, interconnects)
Read schematics/layout drawings/BOMs
Functional testing + basic fault-finding
Assist with installs, upgrades and improvement projects

Essential

Machine wiring/industrial electrical assembly background
Confident reading drawings and fault diagnosis
Experience with DOL and VFD systems
Good teamwork and attention to quality/safety

Desirable

18th Edition
PLC/HMI exposure
Installation experience

Career Progression

Development routes available into Controls Engineering (PLC/HMI), Test & Validation, Electrical Design (EPLAN/BOMs/layouts) and Commissioning (UK & international).

Hours & Overtime:

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (early finish Friday)
Overtime generally available and paid at 1.5x (Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings)

Pay & Benefits:

Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Annual bonus scheme (company performance related)
20 days' holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26 with service)
Pension, life assurance, company sick pay, workwear provided
Subsidised vending, staff meals and company events

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed