Job Description:

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Workshop Technician to join an engineering business specialising in the development and manufacture of machinery and equipment for the composites industry.

In this role, you will build and wire electrical control cabinets, panels and specialist machinery, working from technical drawings and supporting the assembly and testing of equipment.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Saltash, Cornwall, offering a salary of circa £30,000, depending on experience. You will need to live within daily commuting distance of the facility.

Previous experience in the composites industry is not required, as training will be provided on the company's equipment and processes.

You will be responsible for:

• Building and wiring electrical control cabinets and panels using technical drawings and schematics.
• Carrying out electrical wiring and installation on specialist machinery and equipment.
• Assembling standard and bespoke machinery in a high-value, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Working from technical drawings and engineering documentation throughout the build process.
• Assisting with mechanical, pneumatic and fluid system assembly where required.
• Supporting the testing and commissioning of newly built equipment.
• Identifying and resolving practical issues during equipment builds.
• Ensuring completed equipment meets the required specifications and quality standards.
• Completing build and quality documentation accurately.
• Working to agreed project deadlines and production targets.

What we're looking for:

• Hands-on experience building and wiring electrical control cabinets, control panels or industrial machinery.
• Practical experience in electrical wiring and installation.
• Understanding of machinery assembly, testing and commissioning.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• A methodical approach to work, with attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Ability to complete build records and technical documentation accurately.
• Good computer literacy.
• Ability to organise your workload and work to project deadlines.

Candidates from the following backgrounds may be suitable:

• Electrical Assembly Technician, Electrical Assembler, Electrical Fitter, Electrical Technician, Assembly Technician, Electrical Panel Builder, Control Panel Builder, Panel Wirer, Control Panel Wirer, Panel Wireman, Wireperson, Wireman, Machine Wirer, Machine Builder, Electro-Mechanical Fitter.

What's on offer:

• Salary circa £30,000, depending on experience.
• 30 days' annual holiday to start, increasing by one day per year of service up to 35 days.
• Company sick pay.
• Westfield Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical, therapies, wellbeing services and retail discounts.
• Complimentary China Fleet Country Club membership, including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and leisure facilities.
• Team events and social activities.
• Training and opportunities to develop additional engineering skills.

Apply today if you have practical experience in electrical assembly and wiring and are interested in building specialist machinery and equipment.

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