Electrical Technician

UNICORN RESOURCING LIMITED; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Employee share scheme

Job summary

UNICORN RESOURCING LIMITED is seeking an Electrical Technician in Waterbeach, Cambs for a full-time permanent role. You will work on bespoke machinery, building, wiring, testing and commissioning equipment alongside mechanical and controls engineers.

You will apply hands-on electrical skills, use schematics and documentation, and support site installations. Expect a 40-hour week, travel to client sites, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on electrical skills and engineering aptitude.
• Familiarity with industrial components (switchgear, PLCs, servo drives, sensors).
• Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented.
• Good communicator with a positive, professional attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical systems using schematics and project documentation
• Install and test control panels, sensors, motors, drives, and field devices
• Support fault-finding, testing, and commissioning
• Assist with installation and modification work at customer sites
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement

Skills

Electrical wiring

Panel assembly

Testing

Commissioning

Industrial sensors

PLC familiarity

Manual dexterity

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC software

SCADA

Job description

Electrical Technician

Salary: £13.00-£23.50 per hour

Hours: 40 hour week Monday - Friday

Location: Waterbeach, Cambs

Job Type: Full time/Permanent

A well-established engineering company specialising in bespoke machinery and automation is looking for a practical, detail-focused Electrical Technician to join its team. You'll work on unique, technically challenging equipment for clients in high-tech and regulated industries.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the electrical build, wiring, testing, and commissioning of special-purpose machinery, working closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers. Some travel to customer sites for installation and modifications may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical systems using schematics and project documentation
• Install and test control panels, sensors, motors, drives, and field devices
• Support fault-finding, testing, and commissioning
• Assist with installation and modification work at customer sites
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement

About You

• Strong hands-on electrical skills and engineering aptitude
• Familiarity with industrial components (switchgear, PLCs, servo drives, sensors)
• Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented
• Good communicator with a positive, professional attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential:

• Level 2/3 Electrical Engineering qualification or recognised UK electrical apprenticeship
• Practical experience in machinery electrical build (panel and field wiring)

Desirable:

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
• Experience with bespoke/special-purpose machinery
• Understanding of the Machinery Directive

What's Offered

• £13.00-£23.50 per hour depending on experience + overtime
• 40-hour week with some flexibility
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Pension, life insurance, critical illness cover, and participation in an employee share scheme
• Waterbeach location with good transport links