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Electrical Technician

Job in Southampton, Hampshire County, SO15, England, UK
Listing for: WR Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 45000 GBP Yearly GBP 35000.00 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role:
Mechanical Technician

Location:

Southampton

Salary:
Up to £45,000 depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join a well established engineering company. 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 #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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