EC&I Technician

TN United Kingdom; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in engineering and technology for safety-critical systems. This role involves assembling control panels, working closely with electrical engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions in regulated sectors like defence and nuclear. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to employee welfare, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and Development

Company Bonus Scheme

Birthday Leave

Organised Social Events

Professional Membership

Qualifications

• Time served electrical technician with C&G qualifications or equivalent.
• Qualified to HNC/HND level in a relevant electrical discipline.
• Ability to safely install control panels and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire and test control panels to detailed electrical schematic diagrams.
• Inspect electrical systems and components for hazards and compliance.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring based on job specifications.

Skills

Electrical Wiring

Control Panel Assembly

Schematic Reading

Problem Solving

PLC Knowledge

Education

C&G Qualifications

HNC/HND in Electrical Discipline

17th Edition - City and Guilds Qualification 2382-12

Tools

AutoCAD

Testing Devices (Ohmmeters, Voltmeters)

Swagelock Products

Job description

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Delkia is a specialist engineering & technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in Defence and Nuclear sectors. Our offer incorporates: systems integration, engineering design and technical consultancy.

Location: Haydock

Attendance: Onsite 5 days a week

Job type: Permanent / Full time

Delkia is a specialist engineering and technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in highly regulated sectors, including aerospace, clean energy and maritime sectors. Our offer incorporates: engineering design, technical consultancy and systems integration.

We believe that engineering is not just about technology, manufacturing and innovation. It’s about the people behind it. Delkia ensures that its teams are the focus of its business through passion, belief and simply a better way of working, resulting in great outcomes for our customers. We’re also proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and invest in future talent through supporting STEM initiatives, apprenticeships, placements and summer interns.

The company’s Head Office is at Westlake’s Science and Technology Park in West Cumbria, with systems integration, assembly & testing facilities in Egremont, Cumbria and design offices in Preston, Lancashire. This is augmented by a manufacturing and test facility at Haydock, Merseyside.

Come and join a company that values our people and is growing fast.

Overview of the role:

Assemble control panels and control systems to meet the clients’ requirements for functionality and quality. To be skilled in reading schematic drawings to assemble wiring, switches, cables, and other mechanical or electrical pieces. Work on electrical and mechanical components that are designed as a power point for operating electronic or technological equipment. To work with electrical engineers in problem-solving solutions as it relates to the assembly process and the functioning of the panels and components. Also install the completed product, or panel, on a client's site.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Work as part of a project team with specific duties of assembly and debugging on special purpose industrial automation and robotic assembly systems
• Assemble, wire and test control panels and machine wiring to detailed electrical schematic diagrams
• Assist in the production of technical files and Lifetime records
• Carry out full testing including witness testing of control panel
• Produce red pen mark-up drawings and using AutoCAD produce as-built drawings
• Communicate with Project Engineers / Managers regarding any related requirements or changes which require action
• Produce Bill of Materials and produce quotations
• Ensure calibrations are successfully carried out
• Carry out and maintain workshop equipment inspections
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services

What you’ll bring:

• Time served electrical technician with C&G qualifications or equivalent
• Qualified to HNC/HND level in a relevant electrical discipline
• Ability to assemble, wire, crimp and test control panels
• Ability to facilitate witness testing
• Ability to safely install control panels and systems
• Ideally with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant environment
• PLC knowledge would be a benefit but is not essential
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems
• 17th Edition - City and Guilds Qualification 2382-12
• Proficiency with Swagelock products

Armed Forces Covenant Commitment:

• As an Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Member, we commit to ensuring Armed Forces personnel leaving the service and Armed Forces Veterans will be actively considered alongside other candidates. This job has been mapped to Junior/Senior NCO level within an engineering discipline.

What we offer:

• Training and development
• Excellent company standards
• Company bonus scheme
• Birthday leave
• Great team spirit
• Organised social events
• Professional membership

Our Vision:

To be the UK’s leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems.

Our Mission:

To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and missions that matter most.

Our Values:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Integrity, trust and accountability
• Safety and security
• Client focused
• Positive social value and impact

Our Purpose:

At Delkia we are driven by our purpose to protect lives and critical assets.

Equal opportunities: Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vettingclearance as appropriate.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.

Note to Agencies: Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.