Electrical Build Technician

We are working with a global manufacturing organisation operating across four UK sites, supplying high-tech, complex engineered systems into advanced industries. This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a business that genuinely invests in its people, training, and career progression.

As an Electrical Build Technician, you'll be responsible for the build and assembly of complex electrical systems and sub-assemblies, working to high quality, ISO, and customer standards. You'll play a key role in supporting production efficiency, mentoring junior technicians, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build electrical systems, sub-assemblies, and piece parts to required quality standards
• Ensure BOMs and customer specifications are met
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve build issues efficiently
• Report technical issues through the FRACAS process
• Provide build sequence guidance and technical support to the team
• Mentor and support junior technicians
• Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and H&S (5S)
• Contribute to continuous improvement across production
• Work to a rotating shift pattern as directed by the Team Leader

Proven experience building electrical systems, ideally for complex or special-purpose machinery

Strong background in electrical wiring and panel building

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings

Excellent attention to detail and fault-finding ability

Strong commitment to high-quality build standards

• Control panels
• MCBs, contractors, and relays
• Inverter drives and PLCs
• Cable crimping, soldering, and termination

• Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship
• 16th or 17th Edition Electrical qualification
• HNC / HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• City & Guilds Electrical / Electronic qualifications
• Other relevant electrical certifications

• Early: 06:00 - 14:00 (Mon-Thurs)
• Afternoon: 14:00 - 22:00 (Mon-Thurs)
• Friday: 06:00 - 11:00 or 11:00 - 16:00 (4 x 8-hour shifts + 1 x 5-hour shift per week)

• Competitive salary
• Structured career development & progression
• Good work-life balance
• Private healthcare
• Share plan incentive
• 25 days annual leave
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
• Flexible benefits package

To apply or find out more, contact:

Freddie Southall

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👉 If you’re an Electrical Build Technician looking for long-term stability, cutting-edge projects, and genuine progression – this is one worth exploring.