Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Job Advert; Great Gransden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays (26+)

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Workwear provided

Subsidised vending machines

Staff meals & company events

Overtime 1.5x

Job summary

OA Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician in Bedfordshire. You will wire and test complete electrical systems, perform fault-finding, and verify safe operation before software uploads or HMI integration.

The role requires reading schematics, BOMs, and supporting plant installation and improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in industrial electrical assembly, knowledge of DOL/VFD configurations, and the ability to work across workshop and

Qualifications

• Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring documentation.
• Practical experience with control devices, drives, sensors, and motors including DOL and VFD configurations.
• Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and testing.
• Flexible between workshop build tasks and electrical support work.
• Positive attitude, good team-working skills, and workmanship quality.

Responsibilities

• Wiring and connecting complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators, and interconnects.
• Carrying out functional testing, I/O checks, and basic fault-finding prior to commissioning.
• Verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration.
• Reading and working from electrical schematics, layout drawings, and structured BOMs.
• Supporting electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits and distribution boards.
• Assisting with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas.
• Collaborating with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment, and system integration activities.
• Maintaining clear and safe working practices while delivering professional-quality builds.

Skills

Wiring and assembly

Reading electrical drawings

Fault-finding

DOL and VFD configurations

Automation/PLC/HMI exposure

Teamwork

Industrial installation experience

Attention to workmanship

Education

18th Edition or equivalent

Tools

DOL

VFDs

PLC/HMI architectures

Job description

Role: Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Bedfordshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours a week

Salary: £34,500 - £40,500

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join a well-established client based in Bedfordshire.

Duties of an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician:

• Wiring and connecting complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators, and interconnects.
• Carrying out functional testing, I/O checks, and basic fault-finding prior to commissioning.
• Verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration.
• Reading and working from electrical schematics, layout drawings, and structured BOMs.
• Supporting electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards, and equipment upgrades.
• Assisting with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas.
• Collaborating with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment, and system integration activities.
• Maintaining clear and safe working practices while delivering consistent, professional-quality builds.

What we would like from you:

• Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring documentation.
• Practical experience with control devices, drives, sensors, and motors, including DOL and VFD configurations.
• Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and testing.
• Flexible in adapting between workshop build tasks and electrical support work.
• Positive attitude, good team-working skills, and strong attention to workmanship quality.
• Electrical installation experience within industrial, commercial, or domestic environments would be desirable.
• Recognised qualifications such as 18th Edition or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture, or drive commissioning tools would be beneficial.
• Experience within food machinery, process equipment, or OEM manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Company Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
• 20 days' holiday + bank holidays, rising to 26 days with length of service
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workwear provided
• Subsidised vending machines
• Staff meals & company events
• Overtime available at 1.5x the standard hourly rate

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