Electrical Technician

KineticPlc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 41,600 - 45,760; Full time

Job summary

KineticPlc in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for a long-term temporary contract. You will assemble, wire, and test control panels for high-spec energy and industrial applications.

The role starts on a dayshift with potential move to a day/night rotation as project demands grow. Relevant NVQ/City & Guilds electrical qualification and oil & gas experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Technician with a strong background in control panel building.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, subsea or heavy engineering desirable.
• NVQ or City & Guilds electrical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Control Panel Building: wiring, assembly, and integration of control panels to exact client specs and safety standards.
• Blueprint Reading: interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and layout diagrams.
• Component Installation: fit relays, PLCs, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, and associated hardware.
• Testing & Inspection: electrical inspections, continuity checks, and fault-finding prior to testing.
• Quality Assurance: adhere to Oil & Gas industry compliance, safety regulations, and quality controls.

Skills

Electrical Technician

Control panel building

Blueprint reading

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds)

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East

Temporary

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Position Type: Long‑Term Temporary Contract

Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour

Hours: Dayshift (initial); potential move to day/night rotation as project demand increases.

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for experienced and detail‑oriented Electrical Technicians on behalf of a leading client in the Oil & Gas sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled panel builders looking for a secure, long‑term temporary contract. You will play a key role in assembling, wiring, and testing specialised control panels engineered for high‑spec energy and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Control Panel Building: Point‑to‑point wiring, assembly, and integration of control panels to exact client specs and safety standards.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and layout diagrams accurately.
• Component Installation: Fit relays, PLCs, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, and associated hardware.
• Testing & Inspection: Carry out initial electrical inspections, continuity checks, and fault‑finding prior to testing.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work adheres strictly to Oil & Gas industry compliance, safety regulations, and quality controls.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant Experience: Proven experience as an Electrical Technician with a strong background in control panel building.
• Industry Background: Previous experience within Oil & Gas, subsea or heavy engineering is highly desirable.
• Qualifications: Relevant recognised electrical qualification, NVQ or City and Guilds with working experience.
• Flexibility: Initially working on a dayshift pattern, but must be willing and flexible to transition onto a day/night shift rotation as project demands increase in a few months.

Contract Length: Long‑Term Temporary