Electrical Technician
£36,000 - £40,000 + Company Bonus + Benefits
Location: Taunton
Are you an Electrical Technician with experience in control panels or machine wiring? This is a great opportunity to join a reputable manufacturer in a hands-on role offering regular hours, job security, and long-term development.
Our client is a well-established engineering firm that designs and builds specialist equipment for the global converting and print sector. You will join a skilled electrical team responsible for assembling and wiring custom-built machinery from detailed technical drawings. The role offers stability, technical variety, and a strong focus on quality and precision.
This is a practical, workshop-based position involving panel and on-machine wiring. Your responsibilities will include installing and wiring components such as PLC hardware (no programming involved), motors, relays, HMIs, drives, and sensors. You will also handle on-machine installation using trunking, tray work, and junction boxes.
This role is suitable for an Electrical Technician who enjoys building from the ground up and working as part of a close-knit production team.
The Role
* Wiring control panels and on-machine systems from electrical schematics
* Installing motors, drives, PLCs (hardware only), HMIs, relays, and sensors
* On-machine wiring: trunking, cable trays, junction boxes
* Workshop-based role within an experienced and collaborative team
The Person
* Time-served Electrician or Electrical Wire Person
* Confident reading electrical drawings and wiring independently
* 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualified
* Experience with control panels, machinery wiring, and fault finding
Reference: BBBH19620A
Keywords: Electrical Technician, Electrical, PLC, 18th Edition, Trunking, Converting, Laminating, Control Panels, Junction Boxes, Electrician, Technician
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline; the actual remuneration will depend on your experience, qualifications, and skills.
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