Electrical Technician

Role: Electrical Technician

Location: East London

Salary: Up to 45,000 depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join a well-established engineering organisation. This role would suit a hands-on electrical engineer with strong fault-finding capability across electrical and control systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including control circuits, PLCs, motors, and inverter drives, while working to high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include

• Fault-find, maintain, and repair electrical and control circuits
• Diagnose faults on PLC controlled systems, motors, and inverter drives
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Technician or similar role
• Strong fault-finding skills on electrical and control circuits
• Experience with PLCs, motors, and inverter drives
• Ability to work from electrical drawings and schematics
• Good understanding of electrical safety and industrial standards
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 18th Edition qualification or working towards
• Experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

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