Electrical Technician

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Technician, where you'll apply your expertise in electrical engineering and automation. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, ensuring project milestones are met, and working in a dynamic environment focused on innovative solutions. With a commitment to growth and development, this position offers autonomy and the chance to work with leading technology and manufacturing firms. If you're passionate about automation and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Autonomy over workload

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and service existing and new equipment.
• Lay out, build, test, and troubleshoot electrical components.
• Coordinate between customers and management for smooth operations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA platform

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JOB TITLE: Electrical Technician

Reporting to: Automation & Machine Build Manager

Working with: Automation Team

About FAST

FAST is an advanced manufacturing company, specialising in bespoke machine build, automation, robotics, and software solutions for companies globally. With 25 years of experience in industrial automation, FAST provides best-in-class automation solutions with a proven track record across all sectors and industries. We develop bespoke technical solutions for a global client base, focusing on state-of-the-art automation technologies that are ready for immediate deployment in manufacturing facilities. We partner with industry leaders worldwide, offering a comprehensive portfolio from individual robots and robotic cells to large-scale customised systems. Our goal is to help customers automate so they can focus on their core business.

Role Contribution

The successful candidate will play a key role in applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, testing, pneumatics, and automation within the business.

Responsibilities

1. Achieve project milestones within specified timeframes and budgets.
2. Provide efficient, courteous service and support to customers as required.
3. Coordinate between customers and management to ensure smooth information and material flow.
4. Maintain, repair, and service existing and new equipment in a tidy, safe, and efficient environment.
5. Work on DC Systems, in cleanroom environments, with wet process equipment, and automated assemblies.
6. Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical, pneumatic, and electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems.
7. Evaluate, calibrate, and test new or modified equipment circuits and fixtures.
8. Assemble and modify systems and equipment following engineering instructions and technical manuals.
9. Complete all related documentation and paperwork.
10. Follow all health and safety and quality procedures.
11. Promote the capabilities of FAST Technologies Ltd.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• HNC Electrical Engineering / City & Guilds Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience designing/building electrical control panels
• Experience maintaining/troubleshooting industrial control or PLC systems
• Experience with Siemens TIA platform

Benefits

We offer an opportunity to work in a progressive, innovative organization experiencing rapid growth, with development opportunities. Our client base includes some of the world's most successful technology and manufacturing companies. You will have autonomy over your workload within a supportive team environment.