Junior Electrical Assembler

Guided Talent; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Crawley seeks a Junior Electrical Assembler to support the build and wiring of electrical panels and cable assemblies. This role is ideal for those with practical wiring experience, keen to develop skills in areas such as PLC control systems or electrical design. Offering a competitive salary of £24,000–£27,000, it includes structured training and progression into higher-skilled electrical positions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured training and development path

Stable, workshop-based role with varied builds

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, or loom building.
• Good attention to detail while following wiring drawings.
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wiring electrical panels and control cabinets to specification.
• Building and terminating cable looms and harnesses.
• Reading and working from electrical drawings and schematics.
• Completing quality checks and ensuring builds meet standards.

Skills

Practical experience in electrical assembly

Ability to follow wiring drawings

Confident using hand tools

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Education

Electrical qualification or training (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ)

Job description

Junior Electrical Assembler

Location : Crawley (on-site)

Salary : £24,000–£27,000 (depending on experience)

Type : Permanent, full-time

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Crawley, supplying high-quality electrical and control solutions to customers across multiple industries. They’re now looking to bring in a Junior Electrical Assembler to support the build and wiring of electrical panels and cable assemblies, with clear long-term progression routes for someone keen to develop.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with hands-on wiring experience (or a college / apprenticeship background) who enjoys practical work, can follow drawings accurately, and wants to grow into areas such as PLC control systems or electrical design.

The Role

As a Junior Electrical Assembler, you’ll be involved in the assembly and wiring of electrical control equipment in a structured workshop environment.

Key responsibilities

• Wiring electrical panels and control cabinets to specification
• Building and terminating cable looms and harnesses
• Reading and working from electrical drawings, wiring schematics and layout diagrams
• Crimping, stripping, terminating and labelling cables to a high standard
• Supporting with basic electrical / mechanical assembly where needed
• Completing quality checks and ensuring builds meet internal standards
• Keeping a tidy, safe workspace and following workshop procedures

What our client is looking for

Essential

• Some practical experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, or loom building (industry, college, or apprenticeship)
• Ability to follow wiring drawings / schematics with good attention to detail
• Confident using hand tools and basic electrical assembly equipment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable (nice to have)

• Experience with crimping standards, ferrules, and cable management
• Familiarity with control panels, DIN rail components, relays, terminal blocks, etc.
• Electrical qualification or training (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, apprenticeship, BTEC)

Progression & Development

Our client takes development seriously, and this role offers genuine progression for the right person, with opportunities to move into :

• PLC and controls (build / test / support)
• Commissioning or workshop test
• Electrical design office support (drawings, documentation, control system layouts)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £24k–£27,500 p.a
• Structured training and development path
• Stable, workshop-based role with varied builds
• Clear progression into higher-skilled electrical / controls positions