Electrical Technician — Bespoke Machinery & Commissioning

Unicorn Resourcing Ltd.; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Waterbeach location

40-hour week

33 days holiday

Pension

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Employee share scheme

Job summary

Unicorn Resourcing Ltd. is seeking a practical, detail‑focused Electrical Technician to join a well‑established engineering team in Waterbeach. You will build, wire, test and commission bespoke machinery while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.

Travel to customer sites may be required; a Level 2/3 electrical qualification or recognised UK apprenticeship is essential, with experience in panel and field wiring and knowledge of Machinery Directive.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on electrical skills and engineering aptitude.
• Familiarity with industrial components (switchgear, PLCs, servo drives, sensors).
• Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented.
• Good communicator with a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical systems using schematics and project documentation.
• Install and test control panels, sensors, motors, drives, and field devices.
• Support fault-finding, testing, and commissioning.
• Assist with installation and modification work at customer sites.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on electrical skills

Industrial components

Good communicator

Team and independent work

Detail-oriented

Education

Level 2/3 Electrical Eng qualification

UK electrical apprenticeship

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Unicorn Resourcing Ltd. is seeking a practical, detail‑focused Electrical Technician to join a well‑established engineering team in Waterbeach. You will build, wire, test and commission bespoke machinery while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.

Travel to customer sites may be required; a Level 2/3 electrical qualification or recognised UK apprenticeship is essential, with experience in panel and field wiring and knowledge of Machinery Directive.