Senior Electrical Technician
Location: Wellingborough
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum DOE
Contract: Full-time permanent
We're recruiting for a skilled Senior Electrical Technician to support the build, development, and testing of complex electrical assemblies across prototype, pre-production, and production environments. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong electrical build, diagnostic, and fault-finding capability, who enjoys working to high standards in a fast-paced engineering setting.
The Role
You'll be responsible for building, maintaining, servicing, and testing production-level electrical assemblies, while also supporting prototype and pre-production builds to help refine processes before volume manufacture. The role includes hands-on vehicle work, diagnostics, and supporting test and demonstration activities.
Key Responsibilities
Build, maintain, service, and test production-level electrical assemblies in line with work instructions
Carry out prototype and pre-production builds to support development of processes and work instructions
Manufacture one-off prototype wiring looms (LV & HV), electrical sensors, test rigs, and assemblies
Complete on-vehicle wiring, electrical diagnostics, and remedial work using test equipment
Plan and manage workload in conjunction with the departmental manager to meet time, cost, and quality targets
Capture and track engineering concerns using internal problem-solving processes
Work safely at all times, complying with health & safety policies and safe systems of work
Create and maintain accurate build records throughout the build process
Support product testing and demonstration events
Maintain Continuing Professional Development to ensure ongoing technical competence
Research and investigate new technologies and processes to enhance engineering capability
Follow engineering procedures, standards, and guides to ensure efficient, compliant delivery
Maintain an organised, safe workspace using 5S workplace organisation principles
Experience & Qualifications
Experience working as a Harness Build Technician within an OEM, Tier 1 supplier, engineering consultancy, or motorsport environment
Advanced technical training in a relevant electrical discipline, such as:
BTEC National Certificate / ONC
City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3
Equivalent technical qualification or apprenticeship
Skills Required
Strong ability to work to detailed work instructions and safe systems of work
Skilled in fault-finding and diagnostics on vehicle electrical systems
Confident interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Competent user of Microsoft Office
Clear and effective communicator, able to work with stakeholders at all levels
Self-confident, customer-focused, and adaptable to changing priorities
Want to know more about the role? APPLY TODAY or reach out to Chris at TEC Partners