Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Electrical technician
Electrical technician at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Basildon, South East England, paying £35,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Basildon, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
18% below the typical rate for electrical engineer
Reference 57509262
About the role
Basildon
Salary - Negotiable DOE
Monday - Friday days
Your new role:
Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries. With a large order book and continuous projects for the next 3-6 years, this is an excellent time to join an ever-expanding business.
The business now has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Technician to join the electrical team. Working as part of the Electrical team, you will be responsible for the installation and wiring of electrical control systems. This position would suit a practical, hands-on individual with a strong electrical background who enjoys problem solving, working on complex machinery, and being involved in all stages of a project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Install and wire electrical control systems on bespoke machinery
- Assemble and install electrical components, including motors, sensors, junction boxes, switches, safety devices, and control panels
- Install cable management systems including tray, basket, conduit, trunking, and containment systems
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Support Controls Engineers during machine build, testing, and commissioning phases
- Route, prepare, label, and terminate electrical power and control cables in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications
This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required.
Skills & Experience required:
- Familiarity with control systems, machine components, and industrial automation equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of various electrical and mechanical hand tools
- Understanding of electrical supplies and control voltages including 400V AC, 230V AC, and 24V DC systems
- Experience with termination of electrical power and control cables in field-mounted and panel-mounted devices
- Understanding of contactors, relays, motors, sensors, solenoids, safety circuits, and associated control equipment.
- Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification (e.g., Apprenticeship Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC, or equivalent)
- Proven experience in an electrical installation or industrial electrical engineering role
What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:
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Reference: 57509262 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 11 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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