Electrical Assembly Tech - On-site Automation (Contract)

Orbital Recruitment; Beccles; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Recruitment is seeking three experienced Electrical Assembly Technicians to join our client's assembly team in Beccles.

You will install wiring and piping of electrical, electronic and pneumatic components to form complex control systems for automation machinery, testing and pre-commissioning as required.

This is a three‑month contract with an immediate start; hourly rates of £28–£30 for CIS or Limited Company contractors, with PAYE available at a lower rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an electrical fitter.
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems.
• Able to read electrical and pneumatic schematic diagrams and drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Physically mobile and able to work in varied industrial environments.
• Vocational training or completion of an apprenticeship as an electrician.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical components and wiring per diagrams.
• Install pneumatic components, pipe-work and equipment per pneumatics diagrams.
• Prepare and assemble cable and pipe ways, bracketing and support systems.
• Connect electrical circuits and networks; perform pre-commissioning checks and testing.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and diagnose faults to repair components.
• Undertake on-site installations at customer premises in the UK.

Skills

Electrical fitting

Industrial electrical systems

Electrical tools

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Education

Apprenticeship as electrician

Tools

Wire strippers

Voltmeter

Electrical hand tools

Job description

Orbital Recruitment is seeking three experienced Electrical Assembly Technicians to join our client's assembly team in Beccles.

You will install wiring and piping of electrical, electronic and pneumatic components to form complex control systems for automation machinery, testing and pre-commissioning as required.

This is a three‑month contract with an immediate start; hourly rates of £28–£30 for CIS or Limited Company contractors, with PAYE available at a lower rate.