Electrical Build Engineer - Sheffield

Mane Contract Services; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in the UK is seeking Electrical Build Engineers to build electromechanical automation systems. Candidates must have an HNC in an electrical-focused course or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read electrical drawings. The position offers a competitive salary of £30k-£40k, along with flexible working and various employee benefits including 25 days holiday and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

Qualifications

• HNC in an electrical-focused course or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in reading and interpreting electrical drawings essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build bespoke robot-based electromechanical automation systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technical projects.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Reading electrical drawings

Understanding industrial & safety systems

Education

HNC in an electrical-focused course

Equivalent experience

Job description

The 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\'ll 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 Citizens and eligible to obtain security clearance up to DV level.

About You

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

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