Workshop Electrician

ion-tec Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 41,600 - 47,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Company pension

Private healthcare

Death in Service

Training & development

Modern workshop facilities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

ion-tec Ltd in Dewsbury is seeking a skilled Workshop Electrician to join our engineering and manufacturing team. You will build, wire and test control panels and industrial equipment, reading schematics and ensuring quality and safety standards in a busy workshop.

The role requires an electrical qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) and 18th Edition BS7671, with experience in panel wiring and fault finding. We offer a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical Qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) knowledge.
• Experience as Workshop Electrician in engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in panel wiring, machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire and assemble electrical control panels and industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Carry out electrical installation, testing and inspection of manufactured equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and company quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers and production personnel to deliver projects on time.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.

Skills

Read electrical drawings

Fault finding

Independence & teamwork

Electrical assembly

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Job description

Workshop Electrician

Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Days only Monday to Thursday

Salary: £41,600 to £47,840 dependant on experience

Overtime paid after 39 hours at time and a half

Join Our Team

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Electrician to join our growing engineering and manufacturing team based in Dewsbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician who enjoys working in a workshop environment, building, wiring, testing and commissioning electrical systems and control panels for industrial equipment and machinery.

The Role

As a Workshop Electrician, you will be responsible for the assembly, wiring, testing and fault finding of electrical systems and equipment to a high standard. Working closely with our engineering and production teams, you will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, wire and assemble electrical control panels and industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Carry out electrical installation, testing and inspection of manufactured equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and company quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers and production personnel to deliver projects on time.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Electrical Qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Previous experience as a Workshop Electrician within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in panel wiring, machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with control panels, PLC wiring and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of three-phase systems, motors, inverters and control circuits.
• Electrical testing and inspection experience.
• Familiarity with machinery build and commissioning.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Modern workshop facilities.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.