Electrical Fitter

Mansell Recruitment Group; Kingsteignton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled Electrical Fitter to join an assembly team in the UK. You will carry out electrical installation work on complex industrial equipment, working from engineering drawings and specifications to high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities include installing panels, wiring, testing, inspecting, and supporting maintenance; you will handle cables, plan layouts, and ensure compliance with 18th Edition wiring regs.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or 5+ years experience in electrical fitting.
• Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Compliance with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical systems, panels and components into equipment assemblies according to drawings and specs.
• Carry out wiring and cable installation using armoured cables, conduit and MICC cabling.
• Plan and assemble electrical panels and routing of cables for safe installation.
• Inspect wiring and panels to verify correct connections and terminations.
• Fit motors and electrical components; assist with mechanical/electrical installations.
• Assist with testing and inspection using appropriate equipment.
• Check incoming parts for accuracy and shortages; select cables and components.
• Review layouts with supervisors to ensure standards compliance.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of equipment and switchgear; fault diagnosis.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Electrical test equipment

Panel wiring

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or 5+ years experience

BTEC/NVQ City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations Level 3

Job description

Electrical Fitter

My client is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Fitter to join their assembly team. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation work as part of the manufacture and assembly of complex industrial equipment and associated systems.

Working from engineering drawings, technical specifications and established procedures, you will ensure that all electrical installations are completed to high standards of quality, safety and workmanship, meeting relevant industry standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install electrical systems, panels and components into equipment assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, build documentation and specifications.
• Carry out wiring and cable installation using a range of cabling systems and termination methods, including armoured cables, conduit and mineral-insulated copper-clad (MICC) cabling.
• Plan and assemble electrical panels and mounting structures, positioning equipment and routing cables to ensure compliance with relevant standards, safe installation and efficient working practices.
• Inspect engineering drawings and completed wiring to verify that all connections are correctly installed, identified and terminated.
• Fit electrical equipment, including motors and cable containment systems, and assist with the installation of associated mechanical and electrical components.
• Support testing activities by assisting with the inspection and testing of electrical panels and assemblies using appropriate test and measurement equipment.
• Check incoming parts and component kits for accuracy, damage and shortages, selecting suitable cables, wires, glands and termination components to complete assemblies.
• Review electrical layout drawings with supervisory colleagues, helping to identify inaccuracies and ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of equipment, tooling, machinery, fixed electrical installations and switchgear, including fault diagnosis, component selection, repairs and final checks.

Essential Qualifications

• An electrical engineering apprenticeship or a minimum of five years' relevant experience.
• BTEC National Certificate, City & Guilds qualification or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Competent in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and electrical test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines.
• Good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads.

Salary - DOE

9 Day Working Fortnight