Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering business in their search for a Automation Build Technician to work in Wrexham
Job Details:
1. Pay: £31,500 - £35,000
2. Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5:15pm, Friday 8am to 4:15pm
3. Duration: Permanent
4. Benefits: Pay scheme (to be discussed in interview), enhanced pension contributions, 20 days plus bank holiday, subsidized health benefit scheme
Job Role: As an Automation Build Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and wiring automation equipment and control panels to precise engineering specifications. You’ll interpret both electrical and mechanical schematics, perform fault-finding and functional testing, and occasionally support installation and commissioning on customer sites. Working closely with engineering teams, you’ll help identify and improve build processes to boost efficiency and reliability.
Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:
5. Proven experience in automation equipment build or industrial electrical/mechanical assembly
6. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams
7. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
8. Self-motivated and capable of working independently
9. Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
10. Willingness to travel occasionally for site installations
11. Relevant technical qualification Minimum Level 3 (e.g., NVQ, ONC, HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering)
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
12. Experience with pneumatic systems and industrial robotics
13. Strong understanding of control systems, PLCs, sensors, and actuators
14. Familiarity with safety standards and CE marking requirements
15. Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Additional Information
Commutable From: Wrexham, Ruabon, Oswestry, Ellesmere
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