Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician – Special Purpose Machinery Location: Basildon, Essex Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Factory-Based, with UK and occasional overseas travel The Opportunity SC Engineering Group is recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke industrial machinery and automated equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Electrical Technician with experience in industrial electrical installation, machine wiring or special purpose machinery. The successful candidate will be involved in the electrical assembly, installation, testing and commissioning of bespoke machinery, working closely with Electrical, Mechanical and Controls Engineers.

The position is predominantly factory-based in Basildon, with opportunities to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas to support machinery installations and commissioning. Key Responsibilities

• Install and wire electrical control systems on bespoke industrial machinery and automated equipment.
• Assemble and install electrical components, including motors, sensors, switches, safety devices, junction boxes and control panels.
• Carry out machine wiring, cable routing, preparation, labelling and termination.
• Install cable management systems, including tray, basket, conduit and trunking.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Support Controls Engineers during machine build, testing and commissioning.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on machinery and associated equipment.
• Carry out electrical inspections, installation checks and equipment modifications.
• Assist with machinery installation, commissioning and servicing at customer sites.
• Support preventative maintenance and breakdown investigations where required.
• Ensure all work meets relevant electrical safety standards and company procedures. Skills & Experience Required
• Previous experience as an Electrical Technician, Electrical Fitter, Industrial Electrician or Machine Wiring Technician.
• Experience working within industrial electrical installations, machinery manufacturing or a...

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