Electrical Technician

Coates Recruitment; Beeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in Beeston is looking for an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician. This role involves hands-on wiring, testing of electrical systems, and collaboration across departments. Candidates should have a solid background in machine wiring and be skilled in reading electrical documents. The company offers a supportive environment, training, and clear career progression pathways.

Benefits

Opportunities for training

Clear career development paths

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in industrial electrical assembly or machine wiring.
• Practical experience with drives, sensors, and motors.
• Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults.

Responsibilities

• Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery.
• Carry out functional testing and fault-finding prior to commissioning.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and BOMs.

Skills

Machine wiring

Interpreting electrical drawings

Identifying electrical faults

Team-working skills

Education

18th Edition qualification

Tools

Control devices

PLC/HMI architecture

Job description

Overview

Role: Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

Pay: £16 to £20 p/h DoE

Wire It. Test It. Bring Machines to Life.

Are you an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician looking for a hands-on role where your skills make a tangible impact? Do you want to join a leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial machinery, working on complex builds and seeing your work come to life on the production floor?

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a capable and versatile Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join our client's engineering team.

This hands-on role focuses on complete machine wiring, functional testing, and supporting electrical installations across the site. You'll work closely with multiple departments during machine builds and upgrades, helping ensure machinery is safe, functional, and ready for commissioning.

This is a full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available.

What You'll Be Doing

• Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators, and interconnects.
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks, and basic fault-finding prior to commissioning.
• Verify signal paths and validate safe operation before software upload or HMI integration.
• Read and work from electrical schematics, layout drawings, and structured BOMs.
• Support electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards, and equipment upgrades.
• Assist in new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas.
• Collaborate with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment, and system integration.
• Maintain safe working practices while delivering professional-quality builds.

What You'll Need

Must-Haves:

• Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring documentation.
• Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations).
• Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and test.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to support workshop tasks and on-site electrical work.
• Positive attitude, good team-working skills, and attention to workmanship quality.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience:

• Electrical installation experience (industrial, commercial, or domestic).
• Recognised qualifications such as 18th Edition or equivalent.
• Exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture, or drive commissioning tools.
• Experience in food machinery, process equipment, or OEM manufacturing environments.

Development & Career Progression

This role offers pathways toward:

• Controls Engineer (PLC/HMI development, system integration)
• Test & Validation Technician (QA testing and diagnostics)
• Electrical Design Technician (EPLAN, BOMs, system layouts)
• Commissioning Engineer (machine validation, customer site testing, UK and international)

Working Hours

• Monday: 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
• Tuesday: 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
• Wednesday/Thursday: 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
• Friday: 7.30 am - 12 noon

Overtime is available and paid at 1.5× hourly rate, including Saturday mornings.

Why Join?

You\'ll become part of a leading manufacturing team where your work is hands-on, highly valued, and visible in every machine built. You\'ll enjoy a supportive environment, opportunities for training, and clear career development paths.

How to Apply

If you\'re an experienced or emerging Electrical Assembly & Test Technician with practical skills and a passion for building and testing machinery, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help bring industrial machines to life