Electrical Workshop Technician

Owen Daniels; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Technician to join a dynamic team focused on advanced technology development. This role involves setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems for various projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in operational success while enjoying benefits like a competitive salary, a holiday allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Share Option Scheme

Private Healthcare via Aviva

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent).
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification.
• Strong experience in maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up electrical systems for experiments and tests.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Document electrical test data and observations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Ability to read electrical schematics

Proficiency with electrical hand tools

Experience with hazardous gases

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join a dynamic, multi-discipline team working on cutting-edge technology development and testing. You will collaborate closely with engineers and scientists, playing a key role in the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems for experiments, prototypes, and customer equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up electrical systems, instruments, and materials for experiments, tests, and customer systems.
• Fabricate, assemble, and maintain electrical subsystems and components for test and operational equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment to ensure reliability.
• Assist engineers and scientists in conducting experiments, collecting data, and analysing results.
• Accurately record and document electrical test data and observations.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues during testing and operation.
• Support the development and optimisation of electrical systems and lab procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent).
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Proficiency with electrical hand tools, testing instruments, PLCs, and data logging systems.
• Experience working with hazardous gases or in ATEX-rated environments is a plus.

Salary Package:

• Competitive Annual Salary - 30,000- 35,000
• Pension: 5% employer contribution (3% employee contribution).
• Holiday: 25 days + UK bank holidays.
• Share Option Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counselling services.
• Private Healthcare: Coverage via Aviva.

If you are a skilled Electrical Technician ready to take on an exciting challenge and make a significant impact in the Hydrogen economy, please apply now