Electrical Assembly and Test Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering and manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Assembly & Test Engineer to join their production team. This hands-on role requires strong practical experience with PCBs and electrical assemblies, rather than formal qualifications. Responsibilities include assembling and testing various products and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in wiring harnesses and the ability to work from technical drawings. Competitive salary of £35,000 offered.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Opportunity to work across various assemblies

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience around PCBs, wiring, and electrical assemblies.
• Experience with wiring harnesses and looms is highly desirable.
• Ability to work from electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electrical, electronic, and hydraulic assemblies.
• Build and test valve packs and manifold assemblies.
• Wire and assemble PCBs, including soldering activities.
• Test finished products on test rigs.
• Build wiring looms, harnesses, or control panels.
• Complete production documentation and certificates.

Skills

Practical experience with PCBs

Wiring harnesses experience

Ability to read electrical drawings

Attention to detail

Methodical and organised approach

Comfortable in manufacturing environments

Good communication skills

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business for an Electrical Assembly & Test Engineer to join their production team. This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone with strong practical experience around PCBs, wiring and electrical assemblies, rather than formal electrical qualifications.

The Role

You will be responsible for assembling and testing a range of electrical, electronic and hydraulic products, working from drawings and internal build instructions to ensure products meet quality and performance standards.

Benefits

• Salary: £35,000
• Location: Southam, Warwickshire
• Permanent or Temp to Perm
• Monday to Thursday 08:30am 5pm, Friday 08:30am 4pm.
• Free onsite Parking
• Opportunity to work across electrical, electronic and hydraulic assemblies

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electrical, electronic and hydraulic assemblies to drawings
• Build and test valve packs and manifold assemblies
• Wire and assemble PCBs, including soldering activities
• Test finished products on test rigs in line with procedures
• Build wiring looms, harnesses or control panels (advantageous)
• Complete production documentation and certificates
• Carry out system data entry
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and cleanliness standards
• Support general production and light warehouse duties when required

Skills/Experience required

• Practical experience working with PCBs (assembly, wiring, test programming or design knowledge)
• Experience with wiring harnesses, looms or panels highly desirable
• Ability to read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Methodical, organised and proactive approach
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Good communication skills and team-focused mindset

No formal electrical qualifications are required hands‑on experience and understanding are key.

If this sounds like you, please apply today!