Electrical Assembly Engineer

Anne Corder Recruitment; Sandy; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Workwear provided

Job summary

Anne Corder Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Assembly Engineer in Sandy to join a specialist engineering environment. You will be hands-on on machine wiring, electrical testing, fault-finding and installation work on complete industrial machinery.

The role offers regular overtime, a 39-hour week, and clear progression toward Controls Engineering, Test & Validation, or Electrical Design. A strong practical background and the ability to read schematics are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine wiring and industrial electrical assembly.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, layout drawings and BOMs.
• Experience with sensors, drives and motors including DOL and VFD configurations.
• 18th Edition or equivalent electrical qualification advantageous.
• Experience with automation, PLC/HMI systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical wiring and connections on industrial machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators and interconnects.
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and initial electrical fault-finding before commissioning.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, layout drawings and BOMs.
• Support electrical installation work across the factory, including lighting, distribution boards and equipment upgrades.
• Assist with machinery installation and electrical improvement projects within production areas.
• Work closely with other engineering teams during machine build, routing, alignment and system integration.
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship and quality throughout all builds.

Skills

Machine wiring

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Control devices & drives

DOL configurations

VFD configurations

Automation/PLC/HMI

Education

18th Edition or equivalent

Tools

BOMs

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Assembly or Test Technician looking for a hands-on role where you can work on complete industrial machinery? This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering environment where you'll be involved in machine wiring, electrical testing, fault-finding and installation work. With regular overtime available, this is a great role for an electrically skilled engineer looking to develop their career within a varied manufacturing setting.

Electrical Assembly Engineer - Sandy - Up to £41,000 + Overtime

Electrical Assembly & Test Technician's Key Responsibilities

• Complete electrical wiring and connections on industrial machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators and interconnects
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and initial electrical fault-finding before commissioning
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, layout drawings and BOMs
• Support electrical installation work across the factory, including lighting, distribution boards and equipment upgrades
• Assist with machinery installation and electrical improvement projects within production areas
• Work closely with other engineering teams during machine build, routing, alignment and system integration
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship and quality throughout all builds

Skills & Experience Required as an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

• Proven experience in machine wiring, industrial electrical assembly or a similar hands-on electrical role
• Confident reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring documentation
• Practical knowledge of control devices, drives, sensors and motors, including DOL and VFD configurations
• Able to identify and rectify electrical faults during build and testing
• Comfortable working across both workshop-based assembly and wider site electrical support
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, problem-solving approach
• 18th Edition or equivalent electrical qualification would be advantageous
• Experience with automation, PLC/HMI systems, drive commissioning or OEM/process machinery would be beneficial

Benefits Package

• Salary up to £41,000 depending on experience
• Overtime available, paid at 1.5x standard hourly rate, including weekday and Saturday morning overtime
• 39-hour working week, Monday to Friday
• 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with length of service
• Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workwear provided, subsidised refreshments, staff meals and company events
• Clear opportunities to progress towards Controls Engineering, Test & Validation, Electrical Design or Commissioning