Electrical Technician

SeeMeHired.com; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) is seeking an Electrical Technician to join the team. The role involves complex system builds and wiring of control panels and sub-assemblies, following precise specifications to support large equipment.

Candidates should have an HNC qualification or equivalent and proven experience with panel wiring, machine wiring, and cable termination in electrical assemblies. Join a leading global engineering company that values hands-on expertise.

Qualifications

• HNC qualification or equivalent certified trade apprenticeship.
• Strong experience in panel wiring and machine wiring, working to electrical drawings.
• Proven experience in electrical assembly and sub-assembly requirements.
• Experience in stripping, crimping, and terminating cables.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and wiring of control panels.
• Wiring of sub-assemblies such as junction boxes and ECUs.
• Machine wiring of large equipment, following engineering drawings.
• Assembly and wiring of small, precise components.

Skills

Panel wiring

Machine wiring

Electrical drawings

Cable stripping/terminating

Education

HNC qualification or equivalent

Tools

Cable termination tools

Job description

Electrical Technician

About the Role

Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) is looking for an Electrical Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for complex system builds within our electrical team, ensuring all work is completed to the correct sequence and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly and wiring of control panels

• Wiring of sub-assemblies (e.g. junction boxes, electronic control units)

• Machine wiring of large equipment, working to engineering drawings

• Assembly and wiring of small, accurate components

About the role

What We’re Looking For

• HNC qualification or equivalent certified trade apprenticeship

• Strong experience in panel wiring and machine wiring, working to electrical drawings

• Proven experience in electrical assembly and sub-assembly requirements

• Experience in stripping, crimping, and terminating cables

• A health and safety-conscious mindset

• Ability to work as part of a team and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Why Join SMD?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading global engineering company. If you have the technical skills, hands‑on experience, and a passion for electrical assembly, we’d love to hear from you!

About the company

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.

Required Criteria

• HNC qualification or equivalent certified trade apprenticeship
• Strong experience in panel wiring and machine wiring, working to electrical drawings
• Proven experience in electrical assembly and sub-assembly requirementsExperience in stripping, crimping, and terminating cables