Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Osborne Appointments; Sandy; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension & life assurance

Company sick pay

Workwear provided

Staff meals

Company events

Subsidised vending machines

Overtime 1.5x

Job summary

Osborne Appointments are recruiting for an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to work on bespoke food processing machinery in Sandy. The role covers wiring, testing and commissioning of complex industrial systems, with hands-on duties across the production site.

You will read schematics, fault-find, set up drives and sensors, and support installation projects. A full UK driving licence, practical electrical experience and reliability are essential; hours are Monday to Friday, with a 39-hour

Qualifications

• Experience wiring industrial systems and testing machinery.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with control devices, drives, sensors and motors.

Responsibilities

• Wire and connect electrical systems on industrial machinery.
• Carry out functional testing and fault-finding before commissioning.
• Support electrical installation work and site upgrades.
• Assist with new machinery installations and project work.
• Work with other departments during machine build and integration.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

DOL configurations

VFD configurations

Job description

Role: Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Sandy SG19

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join our client’s successful and growing team.

Who are they?

Our client is a globally recognised engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke food processing machinery and industrial systems. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a capable and versatile Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join their team.

This is a hands‑on role involving the complete electrical wiring and testing of complex industrial machinery, alongside supporting wider electrical works across the site.

Benefits:

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

Duties of an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician:

• Wire and connect complete electrical systems across industrial machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators and interconnects
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault‑finding prior to commissioning
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, layout drawings and structured BOMs
• Assist with verifying signal paths and validating the safe operation of machinery
• Support electrical installation work around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards and equipment upgrades
• Assist with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas
• Work closely with other departments during machine build, routing, alignment and system integration
• Maintain a safe, tidy and professional working environment while delivering high‑quality workmanship

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience in machine wiring, industrial electrical assembly or a similar electrical engineering environment
• Ability to confidently read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring documentation
• Practical experience working with control devices, drives, sensors and motors, including DOL and VFD configurations
• Experience identifying and resolving electrical faults during machine build and testing
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• A flexible approach, with the ability to work across workshop build activities and wider electrical support
• Positive attitude, strong team‑working skills and excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Electrical installation experience within an industrial, commercial or domestic environment
• 18th Edition or equivalent recognised electrical qualification
• Exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture or drive commissioning
• Experience within a machinery manufacturing or engineering environment

Development & Career Progression

This role offers excellent opportunities for career development, with potential progression into positions such as:

• Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI development and system integration
• Test & Validation Technician – quality assurance, testing and diagnostics
• Electrical Design Technician – EPLAN, BOMs and system layouts
• Commissioning Engineer – machine validation and UK/international customer‑site testing

Working Hours

The position is contracted at 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Typical working hours are:

• Monday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Tuesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm

There is a 10-minute morning break and a 30-minute lunch break each day. Overtime may be available, including Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, and is paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate.