Electrical Technician

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Poole is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to assemble, wire, and test complex machinery. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hands-on experience, ability to interpret electrical schematics, and a meticulous approach to work. The role offers competitive salary, generous holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience of panel board population and electro-mechanical wiring.
• Confident reading/interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience of functional testing and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire electrical systems from detailed electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Install and integrate electrical panels into complex machinery.
• Perform electrical tests and safety checks; maintain accurate build/test records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement—identify issues, propose fixes, and help standardise best practice.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Fault-finding

Interpreting electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

IPC certifications

Job description

Join a high-growth, innovation-led team in Poole that has recently invested over £1 million in new infrastructure. If you’re an experienced Electrical Technician who thrives on building, wiring, and testing complex machinery to a high standard, this is a superb next step.

You’ll work within a modern manufacturing environment, collaborating with mechanical, test, and quality teams to deliver right-first-time builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire electrical systems from detailed electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Install and integrate electrical panels into complex machinery.
• Perform electrical tests and safety checks; maintain accurate build/test records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement—identify issues, propose fixes, and help standardise best practice.

Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical assembly.
• 2+ years hands-on experience of panel board population and electro-mechanical wiring.
• Confident reading/interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience of functional testing and fault-finding.
• IPC certifications (desirable).

What You’ll Bring

• Familiarity with a range of voltage systems and safe isolation.
• Meticulous, methodical approach with strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Flexible mindset, team player, and eagerness to learn new skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) with annual pay reviews.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme & eyecare vouchers.
• Refer-a-friend rewards.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking business with real investment in people, processes, and equipment—giving you the platform to grow your capability and your career.