Job Description:

Electrical Technician

£33,500

Chippenham based

Benefits: Bonus, Holiday, Overtime

Are you an experienced electrical technician with a background in building and wiring control panels?

Do you have strong knowledge of electrical components and ability to read wiring diagrams?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes are recruiting for an Electrical Technician for our client in the Wiltshire area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading European business.

The Company:

Our client is a well-established UK subsidiary of a leading European engineering group specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality process equipment for municipal and industrial infrastructure projects. Operating in the UK for over 30 years, the business delivers solutions ranging from individual equipment supply through to medium-scale turnkey installations. The company is known for its strong engineering expertise, innovation and high-quality stainless-steel manufacturing.

The Role:

You will be responsible for building various types of control panels, designed by the in house team. Responsibilities include:

• Build and wire electrical control panels for automated machinery, ensuring high-quality and accurate workmanship.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, and bills of materials.
• Install and connect PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, safety relays, I/O modules, and other control components.
• Prepare, terminate, and connect wiring using the correct tools and techniques.
• Ensure all work meets relevant electrical wiring standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers, test teams, and team leaders to deliver accurate panel builds.
• Identify drawing discrepancies, record wiring changes, and provide feedback to improve future designs.

The Candidate:

• Experience wiring electrical control panels using schematics and layout drawings.
• Confident reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, terminal schedules, and GA drawings.
• Strong wiring and cable management skills, including the use of crimped terminals, ferrules, and trunking.
• Knowledge of common electrical components, including relays, contactors, PLCs, MCBs, power supplies, and terminal blocks.
• Competent in using panel-building tools such as wire cutters, crimpers, screwdrivers, and drills.
• High attention to detail, with a focus on accurate labelling, terminations, and panel layouts.
• A team player who can follow instructions, ask questions when needed, and communicate effectively with engineers and supervisors.

Benefits:

• Up to £33,500
• Holiday
• Company pension
• DIS
• Private health insurance (completion of probation)
• Company bonus (after a year of service)

If you are interested please call Joshua Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position *