Role: Electrical Assembly & Test Technician Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per Hour (DOE) Hours: 39 Hours per week, with a 10 minute break & 30 min lunch break 1:00-1:30pm Monday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm Tuesday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm Wednesday/Thursday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm Friday 7.30 am - 12 noon (unless working overtime) An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join a fast paced design and manufacturing company in Sandy. Responsibilities of this role: Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators, and interconnects Carry out functional testing, I/O checks, and basic fault-finding prior to commissioning phase Assist in verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration Read and work from electrical schematics, layout drawings, and structured BOMs Support electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards, and equipment upgrades Assist in new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas Collaborate with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment, and system integration activities Maintain clear, safe working practices while delivering consistent, professional-quality builds What’s required from you: Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring documentation Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations) Confident in identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and test Flexible in adapting between workshop build tasks and on-site electrical support work Positive attitude, good team working skills, and attention to workmanship quality Experienced in electrical installation across industrial, commercial, or domestic settings, holding 18th Edition or equivalent qualifications, with exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture, and drive commissioning, ideally within food machinery, process equipment, or OEM manufacturing environments. If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. BEDFORDPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our and give OA Group authorisation to hold you provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days