Major Recruitment are recruiting for a disciplined and detail-oriented Electrical Assembly Technician to join a specialist team in Birmingham.
Location: Birmingham (B18)
Pay Rate: £14.50 - £15.00 per hour
Working Hours: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
You will be responsible for building, wiring, and testing the "brains" behind automated gate systems, barriers, and high-end access control.
The Core Mission
Precision Assembly: Build and wire control panels for automated gates and entry systems from the ground up.
Component Integration: Correctly wire motor controllers, safety edges, photocells, loop detectors, and GSM intercoms.
Technical Interpretation: Translate complex electrical schematics and layout drawings into functional, high-quality assemblies.
Functional Testing: Rigorous testing of motor direction, limit switching, and safety circuits to ensure 100% reliability before dispatch.
Diagnostics: Identify and rectify faults during the assembly phaseWhat You Must Bring
Proven Experience: A solid background in electrical assembly or panel building.
Technical Literacy: You must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams without hand-holding.
Tool Proficiency: Expert use of hand tools, crimpers, and cable prep equipment.
Standards Focused: A working knowledge of low-voltage systems and a commitment to meeting BS/EN safety standards.Advantageous Skills
Direct experience with gate motors or automated barrier systems.
Familiarity with PLC programming or logic controllers.
Relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds).INDLS