Electrical Test and Assembly Technician

HR GO Recruitment; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Test and Assembly Technician. This full-time position involves wiring, testing, and supporting the assembly of complex machinery. Candidates should have experience in industrial electrical assembly and fault-finding skills. The role offers pathways for career progression and a competitive salary, along with various perks and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension

Life assurance

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Subsidised snacks

Staff meals

Social events

Qualifications

• Practical experience with control devices, drives, sensors, and motors.
• Background in process machinery or OEM manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring of machinery (sensors, motors, actuators).
• Functional testing, fault-finding, and I/O checks.
• Reading schematics and BOMs.

Skills

Experience in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly

Ability to read electrical drawings

Fault-finding and testing skills

Education

18th Edition or similar qualifications

Tools

PLC/HMI

Job description

Electrical Test and Assembly Technician

• Full-Time, Permanent
• Location: Cambourne - Huntingdon area
• Salary: Up to £40,560 PA (£20.00 p/hr) + Overtime to £30.00 p/hr (1.5x)
• Hours: 39 p/week, Monday to Friday, Start at 7.30 AM, Mid-day finish on Fridays

Global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke processing systems, is seeking a capable and versatile Electrical Test and Assembly Technician to join their skilled electrical team.

This hands-on role involves machine wiring, testing, and supporting the build of complex industrial machinery. Ideal for someone with a solid electrical background and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

Key Duties:

• Electrical wiring of machinery (sensors, motors, actuators)
• Functional testing, fault-finding, and I/O checks
• Reading schematics and BOMs
• Supporting factory installs and improvement projects

You'll Need:

• Experience in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations)
• Fault-finding and testing skills

Bonus Skills:

• 18th Edition or similar qualifications
• PLC/HMI exposure
• Installation experience (industrial/commercial/domestic)
• Background in process machinery or OEM manufacturing

Development & Career Progression Opportunities:

This Electrical Test and Assembly Technician role offers pathways toward:

• Controls Engineer (PLC/HMI development, system integration)
• Test & Validation Technician (QA testing and diagnostics)
• Electrical Design Technician (via EPLAN, BOMs, and system layouts)
• Commissioning Engineer (machine validation, customer site testing, UK and international)

Perks:

• Annual bonus, pension, life assurance
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 with service)
• Subsidised snacks, staff meals, social events
• Career paths into Controls, Commissioning, Design & QA

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 39 hrs/week. Early finish Fridays. Paid overtime available.

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer