The Role: Electrical Assembly & Test Technician
Are you an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician with strong practical wiring skills? This is a superb opportunity to join a highly respected UK engineering manufacturer specialising in complex industrial machinery. You’ll play a key part in the build and testing of bespoke automated equipment, ensuring systems are safe, correctly wired, and fully functional before commissioning.
Based near St Neots, this permanent, workshop-focused role requires a blend of hands-on electrical ability, problem-solving, and teamwork. You’ll work on full machine builds, support test activities, and assist with electrical improvements and site installations as required.
Main Responsibilities (Electrical Assembly & Test Technician):
• Wire complete machinery — motors, sensors, actuators, control devices and interconnects
• Perform functional testing including I/O checks and safe operation validation
• Support electrical fault-finding during build and testing phases
• Work from electrical schematics, layout drawings, and detailed BOMs
• Assist with electrical installation and upgrade projects across factory areas
• Contribute to new machine installations and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, controls and test engineers to support machine integration
• Maintain safe and efficient working practices, ensuring high-build quality standards
Skills & Experience (Electrical Assembly & Test Technician):
• Hands-on experience with machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly
• Able to confidently interpret electrical drawings and documentation
• Familiar with motors, drives, sensors and control panel components
• Practical fault-finding skills across low-voltage machinery
• Able to adapt between machine build tasks and factory support work
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality workmanship
Desirable (Electrical Assembly & Test Technician):
• Electrical installation background (industrial/commercial/domestic)
• Recognised qualifications such as 18th Edition or similar
• Exposure to PLC/HMI systems or drive commissioning tools
• Experience within machinery, automation or OEM manufacturing environments
Salary & Working Hours (Electrical Assembly & Test Technician):
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Set working hours between 7:30am – 5:00pm depending on the day
• Regular overtime available at 1.5x hourly rate (Mon–Fri + Saturday mornings)
Benefits (Electrical Assembly & Test Technician):
• Annual company performance bonus
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Life assurance & sick pay scheme
• Company pension
• Workwear provided
• Subsidised refreshments via vending machines
• Company staff events and team activities
If the position of Electrical Assembly & Test Technician is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this Electrical Assembly & Test Technician role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office on 01480 431888.