Electrical Technician

Job Title: Electrical Technician - Control Panels
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Position Type: Long-Term Temporary Contract

Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour

Hours: Dayshift (Initial) | Potential move to Day/Night Rotation as project demand increases

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for experienced and detail-oriented Electrical Technicians on behalf of a leading client in the Oil & Gas sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled panel builders looking for a secure, long-term temporary contract. You will play a key role in assembling, wiring, and testing specialised control panels engineered for high-spec energy and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities
Control Panel Building: Point-to-point wiring, assembly, and integration of control panels to exact client specs and safety standards.

Blueprint Reading: Interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and layout diagrams accurately.

Component Installation: Fit relays, PLCs, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, and associated hardware.

Testing & Inspection: Carry out initial electrical inspections, continuity checks, and fault-finding prior to testing.

Quality Assurance: Ensure all work adheres strictly to Oil & Gas industry compliance, safety regulations, and quality controls.

What We Are Looking For
Relevant Experience: Proven experience as an Electrical Technician with a strong background in control panel building.

Industry Background: Previous experience within Oil & Gas, subsea or heavy engineering is highly desirable.

Qualifications: Relevant recognised electrical qualification, NVQ or City and Guilds with working experience.

Flexibility: Initially working on a dayshift pattern, but must be willing and flexible to transition onto a day/night shift rotation as project demands increase in a few months.

Hourly Rate: £20.00 per hour

Contract Length: Long-Term Temporary

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

S&T1
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed