Electrical Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd has a contract opportunity for a Contract Electrician - Industrial Automation in the United Kingdom. The role centers on hands‑on electrical installation, panel building, controls wiring and testing within a machinery environment.

The contract runs through to 24 December 2026 with 40 hours per week (9am–6pm). You should be a time‑served or qualified electrician with a strong industrial background and be ready to start at short notice, with experience in three‑phase

Qualifications

• Time-served or qualified electrician with industrial installation experience.
• Experience with three-phase power and industrial motors.
• Experience in control panel building, machine wiring and field installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings and panel layouts.
• Available to start at short notice and commit to full contract duration.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire and terminate control panels and industrial field devices, including motors, drives, sensors, actuators and emergency stops.
• Install and terminate three-phase power and control cabling in line with electrical schematics and specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics and panel layouts to complete wiring accurately.
• Carry out point‑to‑point checks, continuity testing and electrical fault‑finding to ensure systems are wired correctly.
• Update as‑built drawings and support the integration of electrical and control systems within automated machinery.

Skills

Three-phase power

Industrial electrical installation

Control panel building

Wiring and testing

Read electrical schematics

Education

Time-served or qualified electrician

Tools

Electrical schematics

Panel building equipment

Job description

Contract Electrician - Industrial Automation

About This Position

We are looking for an experienced Contract Electrician to support a live industrial automation project. This is a hands‑on role focused on industrial electrical installation, panel building, controls wiring and testing within a machinery environment.

The contract is expected to run through to 24th December 2026, offering a solid block of work for an electrician with a strong industrial background who can hit the ground running.

Contract: Now until 24th December 2026

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am-6pm

Job Responsibilities

• Build, wire and terminate control panels and industrial field devices, including motors, drives, sensors, actuators and emergency stops.
• Install and terminate three-phase power and control cabling in line with electrical schematics and specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics and panel layouts to complete wiring accurately.
• Carry out point‑to‑point checks, continuity testing and electrical fault‑finding to ensure systems are wired correctly.
• Update as‑built drawings and support the integration of electrical and control systems within automated machinery.

Experience Required

• Time‑served or qualified electrician with a strong background in industrial electrical installation.
• Confident working with three‑phase power supplies, industrial motors and associated electrical circuits.
• Previous experience in control panel building, machine wiring and field installation within an industrial automation or machinery environment.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings and panel layouts independently.
• Available to start at short notice and commit to the full contract duration.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with industrial communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT.
• Familiarity with servo drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), safety relays and safety PLC circuits.
• Experience integrating sensors, pneumatic systems and actuators.
• Understanding of machinery safety systems, including light curtains, guarding, safe torque off and safety‑rated emergency stops