Machine Wirer

Orion Electrotech; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mon-Fri pattern

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Challenging projects

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is recruiting a Machine Wirer for a leading engineering and manufacturing business in the United Kingdom. The role involves electrical wiring, panel assembly and testing of complex electrical systems within a collaborative production and engineering team.

To be considered, a City & Guilds/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering is preferred, with experience reading schematics (EPLAN advantageous).

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in electrical or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings (EPLAN preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical principles and regulations.
• Strong fault-finding and validation skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring and assembly of control panels and systems.
• Work from electrical schematics and drawings.
• Looming, panel wiring and sub-assembly manufacture.
• Testing, validation and fault-finding of electrical systems.
• Support electro-mechanical assembly and integration.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and keep a safe workspace.
• Occasionally support installation, servicing and upgrades at customer sites.

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Machine Wirer

3 month rolling contract

PAYE £22.63ph

Umbrella option too

Monday to Friday days

The Company

We're working with a leading engineering and manufacturing business that designs and builds highly specialised systems for customers across a range of advanced technology industries. ThisMachine Wirer role offers the opportunity to join an established and growing organisation with a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and quality.

As an Machine Wirer, you'll become part of a collaborative production and engineering team where your skills will directly contribute to the successful build, testing and delivery of complex electrical systems.

Role and Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring and assembly of control panels and systems
• Working from electrical schematics and EPLAN drawings
• Looming, panel wiring and sub-assembly manufacture
• Testing, validation and fault-finding of electrical systems
• Supporting electro-mechanical assembly and integration activities
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines
• Contributing to continuous improvement of electrical build and validation processes
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment
• Occasionally supporting installation, servicing and upgrade work at customer sites

ThisMachine Wirerposition offers a varied workload and the chance to work on technically advanced equipment within a supportive team environment.

Key Requirements

To be considered for thisMachine Wirerrole, you will need:

• City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in electrical or electro-mechanical assembly
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of EPLAN or experience working from electrical schematics
• Understanding of current electrical principles and regulations
• Strong practical fault-finding, validation and debugging skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

The following would be advantageous:

• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• PAT Testing experience or relevant electrical safety qualifications
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems and modern system architecture

What They Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to work on complex and innovative engineering projects
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business

ThisMachine Wirerrole is ideal for someone looking to develop their career within a technically challenging and rewarding engineering environment.

We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally. If you have not heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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