Electrical Test and Assembly Technician
Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Cambourne - Huntingdon area
Salary: Up to £40,560 PA (£20.00 p/hr) + Overtime to £30.00 p/hr (1.5x)
Hours: 39 p/week, Monday to Friday, Start at 7.30 AM, Mid-day finish on Fridays
Global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke processing systems, is seeking a capable and versatile Electrical Test and Assembly Technician & to join their skilled electrical team.
This hands-on role involves machine wiring, testing, and supporting the build of complex industrial machinery. Ideal for someone with a solid electrical background and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Key Duties:
Electrical wiring of machinery (sensors, motors, actuators)
Functional testing, fault-finding, and I/O checks
Reading schematics and BOMs
Supporting factory installs and improvement projects
You'll Need:
Experience in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly
Ability to read electrical drawings
Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations)
Fault-finding and testing skills
Bonus Skills:
18th Edition or similar qualifications
PLC/HMI exposure
Installation experience (industrial/commercial/domestic)
Background in process machinery or OEM manufacturing
Development & Career Progression Opportunities:
This Electrical Test and Assembly Technician role offers pathways toward:
Controls Engineer (PLC/HMI development, system integration)
Test & Validation Technician (QA testing and diagnostics)
Electrical Design Technician (via EPLAN, BOMs, and system layouts)
Commissioning Engineer (machine validation, customer site testing, UK and international)
Perks:
Annual bonus, pension, life assurance
20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 with service)
Subsidised snacks, staff meals, social events
Career paths into Controls, Commissioning, Design & QA
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 39 hrs/week. Early finish Fridays. Paid overtime available.
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer