Automation Build Technician

Recruit4staff; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruiting agency is looking for an Automation Build Technician in Wrexham. The role involves assembling automation equipment and control panels, interpreting technical drawings, and improving build processes. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and a technical qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. Benefits include enhanced pension contributions and health schemes.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Subsidized health benefit scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation equipment build or industrial electrical/mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site installations.
• Relevant technical qualification Minimum Level 3 (e.g., NVQ, ONC, HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire automation equipment and control panels to engineering specifications.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Perform fault-finding and functional testing.
• Support installation and commissioning on customer sites.
• Identify and improve build processes to boost efficiency.

Skills

Automation equipment build

Reading technical drawings

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

Minimum Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Control systems

PLCs

Job description

Overview

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering business in their search for a Automation Build Technician to work in Wrexham.

Job Details

• Salary: £31,500 - £35,000


• Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5:15pm, Friday 8am to 4:15pm


• Duration: Permanent


• Benefits: Pay scheme (to be discussed in interview), enhanced pension contributions, 20 days plus bank holiday, subsidized health benefit scheme

Responsibilities

As an Automation Build Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and wiring automation equipment and control panels to precise engineering specifications. You’ll interpret both electrical and mechanical schematics, perform fault-finding and functional testing, and occasionally support installation and commissioning on customer sites. Working closely with engineering teams, you’ll help identify and improve build processes to boost efficiency and reliability.

Essential Skills, Experience or Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation equipment build or industrial electrical/mechanical assembly


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail


• Self-motivated and capable of working independently


• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines


• Willingness to travel occasionally for site installations


• Relevant technical qualification Minimum Level 3 (e.g., NVQ, ONC, HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering)

Advantageous Skills, Experience or Qualifications

• Experience with pneumatic systems and industrial robotics


• Strong understanding of control systems, PLCs, sensors, and actuators


• Familiarity with safety standards and CE marking requirements


• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles

Additional Information

• Commutable From: Wrexham, Ruabon, Oswestry, Ellesmere


• Similar Job Titles: Automation Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Robotics Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Assembly Technician – Automation Systems, Automation Engineering Technician, Controls Technician, Industrial Automation Technician, Test and Automation Technician, Machine Build Technician

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Job Reference: opp-23659