Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Osborne Appointments; Great Gransden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing company in the UK seeks an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician. The role involves wiring and connecting electrical systems, conducting functional testing, and collaborating with teams to ensure quality builds. Candidates should have a solid electrical background and be skilled in interpreting electrical documentation. Competitive hourly pay offered.

Qualifications

• Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Practical experience with drives, sensors, and motors.
• Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults.

Responsibilities

• Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery.
• Carry out functional testing and basic fault-finding.
• Read and work from electrical schematics and layout drawings.

Skills

Electrical wiring skills

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Reading electrical schematics

Teamwork

Attention to workmanship quality

Education

18th Edition or equivalent qualifications

Tools

PLC/HMI architecture knowledge

Experience with control devices

Job description

Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire

Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per Hour (DOE)

Hours: 39 Hours per week, with a 10 minute break & 30 min lunch break 1:00-1:30pm

Schedule:

• Monday: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm / 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
• Tuesday: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm / 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Wednesday/Thursday: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm / 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am – 12 noon (unless working overtime)

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join a fast paced design and manufacturing company in Sandy.

Responsibilities

• Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators, and interconnects
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks, and basic fault-finding prior to commissioning phase
• Assist in verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration
• Read and work from electrical schematics, layout drawings, and structured BOMs
• Support electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards, and equipment upgrades
• Assist in new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas
• Collaborate with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment, and system integration activities
• Maintain clear, safe working practices while delivering consistent, professional-quality builds

Required Qualifications

• Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring documentation
• Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations)
• Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and test
• Flexible in adapting between workshop build tasks and on-site electrical support work
• Positive attitude, good team working skills, and attention to workmanship quality
• Experience in electrical installation across industrial, commercial, or domestic settings, holding 18th Edition or equivalent qualifications, with exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture, and drive commissioning, ideally within food machinery, process equipment, or OEM manufacturing environments.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.