Electrical Technician

Orion Electrotech Manufacturing; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 month rolling contract

Umbrella option

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Manufacturing in Cambridge is seeking an Electrical Technician on a 3 month rolling contract. You will join a collaborative production and engineering team to build, test and deliver complex electrical systems.

The role requires City & Guilds/BTEC Level 3 in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, strong fault-finding and ability to read schematics and EPLAN drawings. PAYE £22.63ph with umbrella option; Monday to Friday days.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in electrical or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of EPLAN or experience working from electrical schematics.
• Understanding of current electrical principles and regulations.
• Strong practical fault-finding, validation and debugging skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring and assembly of control panels and systems.
• Working from electrical schematics and EPLAN drawings.
• Looming, panel wiring and sub-assembly manufacture.
• Testing, validation and fault-finding of electrical systems.
• Supporting electro-mechanical assembly and integration activities.
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of electrical build and validation processes.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Occasionally supporting installation, servicing and upgrade work at customer sites.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Schematic reading

Fault-finding

Electrical safety

Teamwork

Education

Electrical/Electro-Mechanical Eng cert (City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3)

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Technician

• 3 month rolling contract
• PAYE £22.63ph
• Umbrella option too
• Monday to Friday days

The Company

We're working with a leading engineering and manufacturing business that designs and builds highly specialised systems for customers across a range of advanced technology industries. This Electrical Technician role offers the opportunity to join an established and growing organisation with a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and quality.

As an Electrical Technician, you'll become part of a collaborative production and engineering team where your skills will directly contribute to the successful build, testing and delivery of complex electrical systems.

Role and Responsibilities

As an Electrical Technician, your key responsibilities will include:

• Electrical wiring and assembly of control panels and systems
• Working from electrical schematics and EPLAN drawings
• Looming, panel wiring and sub-assembly manufacture
• Testing, validation and fault-finding of electrical systems
• Supporting electro-mechanical assembly and integration activities
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines
• Contributing to continuous improvement of electrical build and validation processes
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment
• Occasionally supporting installation, servicing and upgrade work at customer sites

This Electrical Technician position offers a varied workload and the chance to work on technically advanced equipment within a supportive team environment.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this Electrical Technician role, you will need:

• City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in electrical or electro-mechanical assembly
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of EPLAN or experience working from electrical schematics
• Understanding of current electrical principles and regulations
• Strong practical fault-finding, validation and debugging skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

The following would be advantageous:

• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• PAT Testing experience or relevant electrical safety qualifications
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems and modern system architecture

What They Can Offer You

As the new Electrical Technician, you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to work on complex and innovative engineering projects
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business

This Electrical Technician role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career within a technically challenging and rewarding engineering environment.

Need more information? Please contact Jacob Exton for a confidential conversation.

We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally. If you have not heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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