Electrical Fitter

Orion Electrotech; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Family‑oriented environment

Progressive pay structure

Overtime rates

4.5‑day working week

Private medical care

Life assurance

Company pension

Sick pay

24 days holiday

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Nottingham are looking for Electrical Fitters to join our production team. You will assemble copperwork, wire electrical panels and install equipment on site, following drawings and schematics. The role offers a 4.5-day week, overtime options and development pathways.

We value hands-on experience in electrical assembly, interpretation of drawings, crimping and on-site installation. Level 2 Electrical Diploma or equivalent is required, with progression opportunities and a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring or similar.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Strong crimping, wiring and cable preparation skills.
• Minimum of Level 2 Electrical Diploma (or equivalent).
• Competent in testing, installation and on-site assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of copperwork, cabling and electrical components
• Electrical panel wiring and general control panel build
• Cabinet/box building and mounting plate assembly
• Direct-to-panel wiring, point-to-point connections and terminations
• Reading and working from electrical drawings and schematics
• Assisting in basic testing and inspection
• Installation and on-site assembly of equipment

Skills

Electrical assembly

Panel wiring

Electrical drawings

Crimping

Diploma Level 2

On-site installation

Education

Level 2 Electrical Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Fitter

Salary: £15-£20 per hour DOE

Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week (overtime available)

Pattern: 4.5‑day working week

Flexible start/finish times on full days

Early finish at 12:00 on Fridays

Contract

A leading and expanding electrical manufacturing business is seeking Electrical Fitters to join their growing production team. These roles offer excellent long‑term career prospects, structured development pathways, and the opportunity to be part of a highly successful and growing business.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of copperwork, cabling and electrical components
• Electrical panel wiring and general control panel build
• Cabinet/box building and mounting plate assembly
• Direct‑to‑panel wiring, point‑to‑point connections and terminations
• Reading and working from electrical drawings and schematics
• Assisting in basic testing and inspection
• Installation and on‑site assembly of equipment

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring or similar
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings
• Strong crimping, wiring and cable preparation skills
• Minimum of Level 2 Electrical Diploma (or equivalent)
• Competent in testing, installation and on‑site assembly

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity for career progression and further qualifications
• Supportive, family‑oriented working environment
• Progressive pay structure
• Generous overtime rates
• 4.5‑day working week with flexible hours
• Private medical care & employee wellbeing programmes
• Company pension, sick pay and life assurance
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays