Electrical Engineer in Waltham Forest, Greater London

Contract Electrician – Industrial Automation

About This Position

We are looking for an experienced Contract Electrician to support a live industrial automation project. This is a hands-on role focused on industrial electrical installation, panel building, controls wiring and testing within a machinery environment.

The contract is expected to run through to 24th December 2026, offering a solid block of work for an electrician with a strong industrial background who can hit the ground running.

Contract: Now until 24th December 2026
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am–6pm

Job Responsibilities

• Build, wire and terminate control panels and industrial field devices, including motors, drives, sensors, actuators and emergency stops.

• Install and terminate three-phase power and control cabling in line with electrical schematics and specifications.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics and panel layouts to complete wiring accurately.

• Carry out point-to-point checks, continuity testing and electrical fault-finding to ensure systems are wired correctly.

• Update as-built drawings and support the integration of electrical and control systems within automated machinery.

Experience Required

• Time-served or qualified electrician with a strong background in industrial electrical installation.

• Confident working with three-phase power supplies, industrial motors and associated electrical circuits.

• Previous experience in control panel building, machine wiring and field installation within an industrial automation or machinery environment.

• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings and panel layouts independently.

• Available to start at short notice and commit to the full contract duration.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with industrial communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT.

• Familiarity with servo drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), safety relays and safety PLC circuits.

• Experience integrating sensors, pneumatic systems and actuators.

• Understanding of machinery safety systems, including light curtains, guarding, safe torque off and safety-rated emergency stops.