Electrical Assembly Technician

Proactive Technical Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership and autonomy

Fast-paced engineering environment

Process improvements and best practice

Exposure to full product lifecycle

Occasional travel UK/Europe

Career development

Job summary

Proactive Global in London seeks a hands-on technician for electrical assembly, wiring and testing of electro‑mechanical systems. You will work in a fast‑paced workshop, installing and commissioning products while ensuring quality and traceability across sub-assemblies.

You will collaborate with engineers and project managers, with occasional UK/Europe travel. A strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail are essential for delivering high‑quality builds.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on technician/assembly experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong experience with power and control panel wiring.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and spot discrepancies.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Proficient routing and terminating wiring, cabling and pneumatic tubing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical assembly, wiring and functional testing in workshop and at customer sites.
• Assemble, test and install complex electro-mechanical systems to specifications.
• Build, inspect and test mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies across product lines.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and maintains traceability.
• Diagnose and resolve assembly and wiring issues to minimise delays.
• Provide feedback to Engineering and Production for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Technicians and Project Managers to meet schedules.
• Maintain a safe, organized and efficient working environment.

Skills

Power and control panel wiring

Read electrical schematics

Engineering drawings interpretation

Wiring, cabling, pneumatic tubing

Fault-finding and problem solving

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Team communication in multi-discipline

Willingness to weekend work readiness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is an innovative engineering and technology business developing advanced automated systems that are transforming industrial processes through cutting-edge robotics, AI and machine vision technology. Since its establishment, the company has experienced significant growth, delivering solutions to customers across the UK, Europe and the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding engineering business where you will play an important role in the assembly, testing and installation of sophisticated electro-mechanical equipment. Working alongside experienced Engineers, Technicians and Project Managers, you will contribute to both product builds and continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical assembly, wiring and functional testing of products in the workshop and at customer sites.
• Assemble, test and install complex electro-mechanical systems to engineering specifications.
• Build, inspect and test mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies used across multiple product lines.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest quality standards whilst maintaining full component traceability.
• Diagnose and resolve assembly, wiring and mechanical issues to minimise production delays.
• Provide feedback to Engineering and Production teams to support continuous improvement of products and manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with Engineers, Technicians and Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a hands‑on technician or assembly role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with power and control panel wiring.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical schematics and identify any discrepancies.
• Experience interpreting engineering documentation including assembly instructions, technical drawings and 3D CAD assemblies.
• Competent in routing and terminating electrical wiring, cabling, pneumatic tubing and conduit.
• Confident using a wide range of workshop equipment, hand tools and power tools safely.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a practical engineering mindset.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing work to a consistently high standard.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Flexible approach to work, with willingness to support occasional weekend work (time off in lieu provided).

Whats On Offer

• A high level of ownership and autonomy within your role.
• A fast-paced engineering environment with genuine technical challenges.
• The opportunity to contribute to process improvements and best practice.
• Exposure to the complete product lifecycle, from assembly through to customer installation.
• Occasional travel across the UK and Europe to support installations, commissioning and fault finding (approximately twice per month).
• Career development within an innovative and rapidly growing engineering company.

Additional Requirements

• Able to travel occasionally throughout the UK and Europe to support customer installations and commissioning.
• Must live within a commutable distance of East London, as this is a fully site-based position (5 days per week).

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.