Junior Electrical Engineer

OAL; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentoring

Real-world experience

Structured development path

Job summary

A progressive automation company in Peterborough is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the assembly and installation of machinery. If you have a Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification and a keen interest in automation, this role offers mentoring and real project experience to help you build your career. Competitive salary up to £36k depending on experience, full-time position available.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on mindset – enjoys building, wiring, fixing, or assembling things.
• Reliable, well-organised individual.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the build, wiring, and testing of electrical panels and machinery.
• Supporting on-site installations of automation and control systems.
• Learning how to troubleshoot and fault-find basic issues.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Ability to troubleshoot

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation

Job description

OAL Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Junior Electrical Engineer

OAL Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

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Location: Peterborough, PE2 6YN | Up to £36k (Subject to Experience) | Full-Time, Permanent

Install & Workshop Engineer at OAL

Location: Peterborough, PE2 6YN | Up to £36k (Subject to Experience) | Full-Time, Permanent

About the role

OAL is looking for a hands-on and motivated individual to join our engineering team as an Installation & Workshop Engineer. This is an ideal opportunity for someone fresh out of college with a Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification, who is keen to build a career in automation, control systems, and food manufacturing technology.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, supporting the assembly and installation of machinery at our workshop and on-site with customers across the UK. We’ll support your development through training, mentoring and real project experience.

️ What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the build, wiring, and testing of electrical panels and machinery
• Supporting on-site installations of automation and control systems
• Working from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and checklists
• Learning how to troubleshoot and fault-find basic issues on electrical and mechanical systems
• Helping prepare materials, tools and documentation for projects
• Following safe working practices (LOTO, permits, PPE, etc.)

What We’re Looking For

• A completed Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• Practical, hands-on mindset – enjoys building, wiring, fixing, or assembling things
• Willing to travel to customer sites and stay away when required (with team)
• Reliable, well-organised and a team player
• Keen to learn new skills in automation, PLCs and electrical systems

What You’ll Gain

• Mentoring from experienced engineers and technical leads
• Real-world experience working on cutting-edge automation systems
• Opportunity to grow into roles in controls, project engineering, or site installations
• A structured development path to NVQ Level 3 or ECS Gold Card (if applicable)

About OAL:

OAL helps food manufacturers automate. An innovative family business, based in Peterborough, the company provides automation and system integration services to food manufacturers. It’s a market leader for digital transformation, label and date code verification and robotic powder weighing.

We're a growing SME offering fantastic opportunities in a fast-paced organisation. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking work in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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