Electrical Technician

Job Advert; Sandy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Annual bonus scheme

20 days plus holidays with service

Pension and life assurance

Workwear provided

Staff meals and company events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Job Advert in Sandy is seeking an Electrical Technician to join a global engineering business specialising in bespoke food processing machinery. This hands-on role involves wiring, assembly, testing and fault-finding of industrial machinery.

The successful candidate will read electrical schematics, install sensors and drives, and work closely with engineering teams on machine builds. 39 hours per week, overtime at 1.5x, with a strong development path into Controls Engineering or Commissioning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical assembly, machine wiring, electrical fitting or a similar hands-on electrical environment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience working with motors, sensors, drives and control equipment.
• Practical electrical fault-finding experience.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Good attention to detail and a positive, flexible approach.
• Strong team-working skills and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Wire and connect electrical systems on industrial machinery.
• Install and connect sensors, motors, actuators and other electrical components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and BOMs.
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault-finding.
• Work with motors, sensors, drives and control equipment, including DOL and VFD configurations.
• Assist with signal verification and safe machine operation.
• Support electrical installation work, machinery installations and improvement projects across the factory.
• Work closely with engineering teams during machine build and system integration.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and professional working environment.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Machine wiring

Electrical fault-finding

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

18th Edition (or equivalent)

Tools

DOL configuration

VFD configuration

PLC/HMI exposure

Job description

Role: Electrical Technician
Location: Sandy, SG19
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Electrical Technician to join our client's successful and growing team.

Who are they?
Our client is a globally recognised engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke food processing machinery and industrial systems. This is a hands‑on role involving the wiring, assembly, testing and fault‑finding of industrial machinery, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.

Benefits:

• 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
• 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with length of service
• Pension and life assurance
• Company sick pay
• Workwear provided
• Staff meals and company events
• Subsidised vending machines
• Excellent career development opportunities

Duties of an Electrical Technician:

• Wire and connect electrical systems on industrial machinery
• Install and connect sensors, motors, actuators and other electrical components
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and BOMs
• Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault‑finding
• Work with motors, sensors, drives and control equipment, including DOL and VFD configurations
• Assist with signal verification and safe machine operation
• Support electrical installation work, machinery installations and improvement projects across the factory
• Work closely with engineering teams during machine build and system integration
• Maintain a safe, tidy and professional working environment

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience in electrical assembly, machine wiring, electrical fitting or a similar hands‑on electrical environment
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Experience working with motors, sensors, drives and control equipment
• Practical electrical fault‑finding experience
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Good attention to detail and a positive, flexible approach
• Strong team-working skills and willingness to learn and develop

Desirable:
18th Edition or equivalent, electrical installation experience, PLC/HMI or automation exposure, VFD/drive commissioning experience, or previous machinery manufacturing experience.

Development & Career Progression:
The role offers genuine opportunities to develop and progress into areas such as Controls Engineering, Test & Validation, Electrical Design or Commissioning Engineering, depending on experience and interests.

Working Hours:
The position is contracted at 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Monday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 7:30am - 12:00pm

There is a 10-minute morning break and a 30-minute lunch break each day. Overtime may be available, including Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, and is paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate.