Electrical Technician

SC ENGINEERING; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Travel opportunities (UK & overseas)

Hands-on projects

Job summary

SC Engineering Group in Basildon, Essex, is recruiting an experienced Electrical Technician to join its bespoke industrial machinery division. You will wire, assemble, test and commission electrical systems on our special purpose machinery, working closely with controls engineers on site in the UK and occasional overseas projects.

The ideal candidate has formal electrical qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent) and a hands-on, safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical installation and wiring of industrial machinery.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire electrical control systems on bespoke industrial machinery.
• Assemble and install electrical components, including motors, sensors, and control panels.
• Carry out machine wiring, cable routing, termination and testing.
• Support with commissioning and servicing at customer sites.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Industrial electronics

Fault diagnosis

Schematics reading

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Apprenticeship

BTEC

Tools

Panel wiring

Cable termination

Job description

Electrical Technician - Special Purpose Machinery

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: Factory-Based, with UK and occasional overseas travel

The Opportunity

SC Engineering Group is recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke industrial machinery and automated equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Electrical Technician with experience in industrial electrical installation, machine wiring or special purpose machinery.

The successful candidate will be involved in the electrical assembly, installation, testing and commissioning of bespoke machinery, working closely with Electrical, Mechanical and Controls Engineers.

The position is predominantly factory-based in Basildon, with opportunities to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas to support machinery installations and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and wire electrical control systems on bespoke industrial machinery and automated equipment.
• Assemble and install electrical components, including motors, sensors, switches, safety devices, junction boxes and control panels.
• Carry out machine wiring, cable routing, preparation, labelling and termination.
• Install cable management systems, including tray, basket, conduit and trunking.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Support Controls Engineers during machine build, testing and commissioning.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on machinery and associated equipment.
• Carry out electrical inspections, installation checks and equipment modifications.
• Assist with machinery installation, commissioning and servicing at customer sites.
• Support preventative maintenance and breakdown investigations where required.
• Ensure all work meets relevant electrical safety standards and company procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Electrical Technician, Electrical Fitter, Industrial Electrician or Machine Wiring Technician.
• Experience working within industrial electrical installations, machinery manufacturing or automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with electrical panel wiring, machine wiring and field device installations.
• Knowledge of motors, sensors, relays, contactors, solenoids and safety circuits.
• Understanding of 400V AC, 230V AC and 24V DC electrical systems.
• Experience terminating power and control cables, including YY, CY and SY cables.
• Good electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Formal electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent position with an established engineering business.
• Opportunity to work on bespoke machinery and technically challenging engineering projects.
• Involvement in machinery build, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Opportunity for UK and occasional international travel.
• Varied, hands-on engineering work within an experienced technical team.