Electrical Fitter

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter for a long-term contract through December 2027 in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves electrical installation, testing, maintenance and overhaul work on large-scale projects.

You will read schematics, wire panels, route cables and use hand and power tools to ensure high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience in technical production environments, and Level 3 Qualification.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Qualification or Certificate is essential.
• Experience with electrical installation, panel wiring, cable routing, or electrical maintenance desirable.
• Able to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire and assemble electrical components and systems.
• Conduct electrical maintenance, fault finding and repair work.
• Work on large vehicle, rolling stock, or heavy engineering overhaul projects.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Use hand and power tools to fit, modify and terminate components.
• Carry out testing and inspections to meet quality standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Schematic reading

Hand & power tools

Attention to detail

Rail/overhaul exposure

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Long-Term Contract until December 2027
Monday to Friday 7:30am 3:30pm 40 Hours Per Week

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Fitter to join a busy team working on electrical installation, testing, maintenance, and overhaul projects. If you've got strong electrical assembly skills, excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working on large-scale engineering projects, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Installing, wiring, and assembling electrical components and systems
• Carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair work
• Working on large vehicle, rolling stock, or heavy engineering overhaul projects
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings
• Using hand and power tools to fit, modify, and terminate electrical components
• Carrying out testing and inspections to ensure work meets quality standards
• Following Health & Safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment

What We're Looking For in the Electrical Fitter

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• Proven Electrical Fitter, Electrical Technician, or Electrical Assembly experience in a technical or production environment
• Experience with electrical installation, panel wiring, cable routing, or electrical maintenance
• The ability to confidently read and work from electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Strong hand and power tool skills
• A keen eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Experience within rail, automotive, aviation, military, marine, or heavy engineering sectors (desirable)
• Relevant electrical qualifications or apprenticeships (desirable)
• Level 3 Qualification or Certificate is essential

What's In It For the Electrical Fitter

• Long-term contract through to December 2027
• PAYE: £20.05 per hour
• Umbrella: £27.34 per hour
• Stable day shifts with no weekends
• Opportunity to work on exciting, large-scale engineering projects