Electrical Fitter

Orion Electrotech; Skegby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Private medical care

Company pension

Sick pay

Life assurance

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible hours

4.5-day week

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an Electrical Fitter to join their expanding production team. The role offers a 4.5-day working week with flexible hours, overtime opportunities, and a structured development pathway.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Electrical Diploma (or equivalent) and experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, and reading electrical drawings. Generous overtime rates and a supportive environment are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring or similar.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Strong crimping, wiring and cable preparation skills.
• 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 drawings interpretation

Crimping and wiring

Cable preparation

On-site assembly

Testing and inspection

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