Electrical Assembly Technician

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership & autonomy

Fast-paced engineering environment

Process improvements

Complete product lifecycle exposure

Travel across UK/Europe

Career development

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced technician for electrical assembly, wiring and testing of electro-mechanical systems in a workshop and at customer sites. You will read schematics, interpret engineering drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement while travelling across the UK/Europe for installations.

The role is fully site-based with occasional UK/Europe travel. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in hands-on assembly, strong wiring skills and a practical engineering mindset,

Qualifications

• Four years+ hands-on technician/assembly experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong experience with power and control panel wiring.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and identify discrepancies.
• Experience interpreting engineering instructions, drawings and 3D CAD assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical assembly, wiring and functional testing in workshop and at customer sites.
• Assemble, test and install complex electro-mechanical systems to engineering specs.
• Build, inspect and test mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies across product lines.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wiring & control panels

Schematics reading

Engineering drawings interpretation

Fault finding

Quality & attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Willingness to travel

Tools

3D CAD

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.

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.
• Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.