Electrical Technician

Acorn by Synergie; Taunton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Taunton is looking for an experienced Electrical Wire Person. Responsibilities include wiring electrical components and machines, troubleshooting, and reading electrical drawings. Candidates should be fully qualified electricians, preferably with control panel experience. Offering a competitive salary up to £37,000, this permanent, full-time role provides an excellent working environment with opportunities for overtime and an early finish on Fridays.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £37,000

Early finish on Fridays

Overtime rates: weekdays x1.3, weekends x1.5

Permanent, full-time role

Qualifications

• Experience with control panel or on-machine wiring preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Wire electrical components including motors, drives, and relays.
• Wire machines, including trunking and junction boxes.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find on electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Reading electrical drawings

Strong communication skills

Education

Fully time-served electrician

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Electrical Wire Person – Taunton

Taunton | Up to £37,000 per annum | Mon‑Thu 8 am – 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am – 1:30 pm | Permanent | Full time

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Electrical Wire Person to join a well‑established engineering company in Taunton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in electrical wiring and a passion for building and wiring control panels and machines.

Key Duties

• Wire electrical components including motors, drives, relays, transformers, and HMIs.
• Wire machines, including trunking, cable trays, junction boxes, and sensors.
• Troubleshoot and fault‑find on electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings.

Requirements

• Fully time‑served electrician, with control panel or on‑machine wiring experience preferred.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Own hand tools required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £37,000 per annum.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Overtime rates: weekdays ×1.3, weekends ×1.5.
• Permanent, full‑time role with a reputable employer.
• Excellent location within walking distance of Taunton town centre.

Interested?

Apply now to join a supportive and growing engineering team as an Electrical Wire Person in Taunton.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.