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.