Electrical Fitter

Luton Bennett; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Taunton is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter/Wirer. This varied role involves wiring special purpose machinery and control panels, requiring strong electrical engineering qualifications and experience. The position offers competitive pay up to £19 per hour and premium overtime rates, along with benefits including increased holiday entitlement and sick pay. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative team, handling technical and engineering drawings with responsibility for ensuring quality output.

Benefits

Premium overtime rates

Increasing holidays (up to 25 days)

Sick pay

Free parking

Qualifications

• Electrical engineer/technician experience required.
• Must hold a relevant electrical qualification.
• Experience in control panel wiring and wiring machines.

Responsibilities

• Wiring a range of special purpose machinery and control panels.
• Working from electrical drawings.
• Managing projects involving PLCs, motors, drives, relays, and transformers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Control panel wiring

Fault finding

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Relevant electrical qualification

Tools

PLCs

Motors

HMI's

Job description

Electrical Fitter / Wirer

Taunton, Somerset

Up to £19 Per Hour DOE + Premium Overtime Rates (5‑10 Hours per Month) + Increasing Holidays (Up to 25 Days) + Bank Holidays + Free Parking + Sick Pay

37.5 Hours per Week – Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 13:30

Electrical Fitter required to work in a varied and technically challenging role. This is a great opportunity to join a well‑established company with a global reputation during a busy period of growth.

Candidates need to be an electrical engineer/technician and have experience with control panel wiring and wiring machines. You will hold a relevant electrical qualification and be able to read electrical schematics.

Working in a team of 3‑4 people, the successful Electrical Fitter will be responsible for wiring special purpose machinery based from engineering drawings.

The Electrical Fitter Role:

• Wiring a range of special purpose machinery and control panels
• Working from electrical drawings
• Working with PLCs, motors, drives, relays, transformers and HMI's
• Trunking, cable trays, junction boxes and sensors

The Electrical Fitter Candidate:

• Experience electrical fitter / engineer
• Hold an electrical engineering qualification
• Wiring experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Fault finding