Electrical Technician - Engineering & Manufacturing - London - £40k to £50k (Relocation Support)

Electrical Technician - Engineering & Manufacturing - London - £40k to £50k (Relocation Support)

Role: Electrical Technician

Location: South London

Salary: £40,000–£50,000 depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Arrangement: On-site

Relocation Support

About the Opportunity

We are working with an innovative engineering and manufacturing business specialising in the development and production of advanced industrial equipment and technologies.

As the business continues to expand its manufacturing and engineering capabilities, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to support the assembly, installation and testing of electrical control systems.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with complex electrical equipment, takes pride in high-quality workmanship and wants to contribute to the development of technically advanced industrial systems.

The successful candidate will play an important role in building electrical control panels, integrating electrical components into larger equipment assemblies and ensuring completed systems meet the highest standards of quality, performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Control Panel Assembly

• Build and wire industrial electrical control panels, including single-phase and three-phase power systems, 230VAC control circuits and PELV DC control circuits.
• Assemble electrical components and complete wiring installations in accordance with engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Use specialist electrical assembly tools, including ferrule crimpers, wire strippers and other relevant equipment.
• Manufacture and install cable looms, connectors and wiring assemblies.
• Maintain excellent standards of cable routing, organisation and overall panel presentation.
• Ensure all electrical assemblies meet relevant quality and safety requirements.

Electrical Installation & System Integration

• Install completed electrical control panels into larger industrial equipment and machinery assemblies.
• Connect electrical systems to associated components, including sensors, actuators, instrumentation and other control devices.
• Carry out electrical fitting, cable routing and equipment integration efficiently and accurately.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure systems are assembled to specification.
• Identify opportunities to improve installation methods, assembly processes and overall manufacturing efficiency.

Electrical Testing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct routine electrical testing and inspection of completed control panels and integrated systems.
• Use electrical test equipment, including multimeters, loop testers, insulation resistance testers and high-voltage test equipment.
• Perform testing in accordance with defined procedures, technical specifications and applicable standards.
• Accurately record test results and maintain relevant quality documentation.
• Identify, investigate and rectify electrical faults or non-conformances.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and ensure completed equipment meets required standards.

Engineering & Product Development Support

• Assist with electrical builds for prototype equipment, testing rigs and product development projects.
• Support the introduction of new electrical designs into manufacturing.
• Provide practical feedback to engineering teams regarding electrical assembly, installation and testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across electrical manufacturing processes.
• Adapt to changing technical requirements and support a variety of engineering projects.

Health & Safety

• Follow established electrical safety procedures and safe working practices at all times.
• Ensure electrical installations, testing activities and equipment handling are conducted safely.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Identify and report potential hazards, equipment faults and safety concerns.
• Support compliance with relevant electrical regulations, industry standards and internal procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 2–5 years' experience in electrical control panel wiring, industrial electrical assembly or machinery integration.
• Strong practical experience building and wiring industrial electrical control panels.
• Experience working with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Good understanding of 230VAC control circuits and low-voltage DC control systems.
• Familiarity with relevant electrical standards, particularly BS EN 60204-1 and BS 7671.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Experience installing and connecting electrical components, sensors, actuators and instrumentation.
• Competence using electrical assembly tools and specialist wiring equipment.
• Experience conducting electrical inspections, testing and fault-finding.
• Familiarity with multimeters, insulation resistance testers and other electrical testing equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding cable management, wiring quality and documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and general safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working with industrial machinery, process equipment or complex engineered systems.
• Knowledge of ATEX electrical installations and relevant BS EN 60079 standards.
• CompEx certification or equivalent hazardous-area electrical training.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, R&D projects or new product development.
• Familiarity with electrical control systems, instrumentation and industrial automation.
• Experience contributing to electrical testing procedures and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to identify manufacturing improvements and provide practical input into engineering designs.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, low-volume or specialist manufacturing environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a practical, technically capable Electrical Technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality electrical installations and assemblies.

You will be comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment where attention to detail, problem-solving and collaboration are essential.

The ideal candidate will be organised, safety-conscious and confident working from technical documentation with minimal supervision.

You will enjoy working on a variety of technically challenging projects and be motivated by the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to the growth of an expanding engineering and manufacturing operation.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000–£50,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• On-site role in South London
• Equity or share option opportunities
• Relocation assistance and additional location-based financial support
• Private healthcare
• Generous and flexible annual leave arrangements
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging engineering and manufacturing projects
• Career development opportunities within a growing engineering business

Apply

If you are an experienced Electrical Technician looking for a hands-on role with technical variety, greater responsibility and the opportunity to work on advanced industrial equipment, we would welcome your application.

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant practical experience, even if they do not meet every requirement listed above.

If of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email george.taylor@everec.co.uk