Electrical Build Engineer - Sheffield

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in Sheffield is seeking an Electrical Build Engineer to oversee the construction of bespoke robotic automation systems. Key responsibilities include reviewing technical drawings, collaborating with stakeholders, and diagnosing electrical faults. Applicants should have an HNC in an electrical-focused course and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£40,000 per annum and various benefits, including flexible working and occupational sick pay.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Occupational sick pay

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Free parking

Generous overnight allowance

Friendly, supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Confident reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
• Understanding of industrial and safety systems.
• Able to plan workload and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Review technical drawings and build automation systems to specification and safety standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technical projects and ensure systems meet high standards.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults and travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical drawing interpretation

Education

HNC in electrical-focused course or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Electrical Build Engineer – Location: Sheffield • Job type: Permanent • Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum • Start date: Immediate

Role

We are seeking inquisitive and curious Electrical Build Engineers to join a growing automation team. You will review technical drawings and build high-quality, bespoke, robot-based electromechanical automation systems to specification and in line with required safety standards. This is a hands-on role requiring teamwork, communication, and proactive problem-solving.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technical projects, provide feedback on improvements, and ensure systems are built and tested to a high standard. The role also involves diagnosing and resolving electrical faults and occasional travel to install robotic automation systems at client sites. Due to the nature of some projects, applicants must be British and eligible to obtain security clearance up to DV level.

What You Will Do

• Review technical drawings and build bespoke robot-based electromechanical automation systems to specification and safety standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technical projects, provide feedback on improvements, and ensure systems are built and tested to a high standard.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults; travel to client sites to install robotic automation systems as required.

About You

• HNC in an electrical-focused course, apprentice trained, or equivalent experience
• Confident reading and interpreting electrical drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies
• Understanding of industrial and safety systems
• Able to plan workload and work autonomously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites

Requirements

Due to project requirements, applicants must be British and eligible to obtain security clearance up to DV level.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£30k-£40k DOE)
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Free parking
• Friendly, supportive work environment
• Generous overnight allowance