Electrical Fitter

Orion Electrotech Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to join a busy team on electrical installation, testing, maintenance and overhaul projects in the UK. The role focuses on reading, wiring, assembling and testing large-scale engineering systems.

Candidates should have Level 3 qualification (essential) and strong hand/power tool skills, with desirable rail/rolling stock experience. Long-term contract through to December 2027 with day shifts, no weekends, PAYE £20.05/hr or Umbrella

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Electrical Fitter or similar in a technical/production environment.
• Experience with electrical installation, panel wiring, cable routing, or electrical maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire and assemble electrical components and systems.
• Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding and repair work.
• Work on large vehicle, rolling stock, or heavy engineering overhaul projects.
• Read schematics and drawings; use hand and power tools to fit and terminate components.
• Carry out testing and inspections to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Electrical installation

Panel wiring

Cable routing

Reading schematics

Hand and power tools

Attention to detail

Rail/rolling stock experience

Fault finding

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Electrical apprenticeships/desirable

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Electrical diagrams

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:

As an Electrical Fitter, you'll be:

• 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

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us within five working days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We will, however, keep your details on file and contact you regarding any future opportunities that may be suitable.