Electrical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks an Electrical Technician to join their team in Newcastle. With a focus on manufacturing and assembly, the role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension scheme and health insurance. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical work, particularly in panel wiring and assembly, and will follow strict health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution)

Life assurance (3x annual salary)

Income protection

Bupa PMI (after 3 months)

Flex benefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Buy/sell holidays

Free canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Understanding of 5S is advantageous.
• Multi-discipline, fitter, technician qualifications considered.
• Driving licence beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Experience in stripping, crimping, and terminating cables including umbilical.
• Assembly of electrical equipment and wiring following schematics.
• Operate in an engineering assembly environment.

Skills

Understanding of 5S

Panel wiring knowledge

Electrical drawings knowledge

Education

HNC or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Position: Electrical Technician

Job ID: 264/27

Location: Newcastle

Rate/Salary: £39,200

Type: Permanent - Monday - Thursday 6.30am-3pm and Fri 6.30am-12noon (HALF DAY)

Benefits: Pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution), Life assurance (3x annual salary), Income protection, Bupa PMI (after 3 months), Flex benefits platform with car scheme, cycle to work, dental insurance, critical illness cover, buy/sell holidays, Long service awards scheme, Free canteen facilities and refreshments. Some overtime available, paid at x1.33 but not guaranteed.

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies across the UK and overseas.

This role involves manufacturing/system build to drawings and specifications, following health and safety rules. The Electrical Technician will work with control systems, power systems, and subsea assemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in stripping, crimping, and terminating all cables including umbilical
• Assembly of electrical equipment
• Operate in an engineering assembly environment
• Assemble from parts list and drawings
• Panel wiring of small components following schematics

Qualifications:

• Understanding of 5S (advantageous)
• Multi-discipline / fitter, technician, HNC or equivalent experience
• Driving licence (beneficial)
• Knowledge of panel wiring and electrical drawings

This vacancy is advertised by HSB Technical, acting as the recruitment consultancy for this role.