Electrical Build Technician

Mane Contract Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organisation in the UK seeks an experienced Electrical Build Technician to build and assembly complex electrical systems. The role offers long-term stability, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical wiring and fault-finding, along with experience in reading electrical schematics. The position includes mentorship opportunities for junior technicians, contributing to continuous improvement within the team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured career development & progression

Private healthcare

Share plan incentive

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience building electrical systems for complex machinery.
• Strong background in electrical wiring and panel building.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build electrical systems and sub-assemblies to required quality standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve build issues efficiently.
• Mentor and support junior technicians.

Skills

Building electrical systems

Electrical wiring

Attention to detail

Fault-finding

High-quality build standards

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

16th or 17th Edition Electrical qualification

HNC / HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

City & Guilds Electrical / Electronic qualifications

Tools

Control panels

MCBs

Contactors

PLCs

Job description

We are working with a global manufacturing organisation operating across four UK sites, supplying high-tech, complex engineered systems into advanced industries. This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a business that genuinely invests in its people, training, and career progression.

The Role

As an Electrical Build Technician, you'll be responsible for the build and assembly of complex electrical systems and sub-assemblies, working to high quality, ISO, and customer standards. You'll play a key role in supporting production efficiency, mentoring junior technicians, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build electrical systems, sub-assemblies, and piece parts to required quality standards
• Ensure BOMs and customer specifications are met
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve build issues efficiently
• Report technical issues through the FRACAS process
• Provide build sequence guidance and technical support to the team
• Mentor and support junior technicians
• Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and H&S (5S)
• Contribute to continuous improvement across production
• Work to a rotating shift pattern as directed by the Team Leader

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience building electrical systems, ideally for complex or special-purpose machinery

Strong background in electrical wiring and panel building

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings

Excellent attention to detail and fault-finding ability

Strong commitment to high-quality build standards

Hands-on experience with:

• Control panels
• MCBs, contactors, and relays
• Inverter drives and PLCs
• Cable crimping, soldering, and termination

Desirable Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship
• 16th or 17th Edition Electrical qualification
• HNC / HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• City & Guilds Electrical / Electronic qualifications
• Other relevant electrical certifications

Shift Pattern

• Early: 06:00 - 14:00 (Mon-Thurs)
• Afternoon: 14:00 - 22:00 (Mon-Thurs)
• Friday: 06:00 - 11:00 or 11:00 - 16:00 (4 x 8-hour shifts + 1 x 5-hour shift per week)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Structured career development & progression
• Good work-life balance
• Private healthcare
• Share plan incentive
• 25 days annual leave
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
• Flexible benefits package

Interested? Let’s Talk

To apply or find out more, contact:

Freddie Southall

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👉 If you’re an Electrical Build Technician looking for long-term stability, cutting-edge projects, and genuine progression – this is one worth exploring.