Electrical Assembly and Test Technician

Electrical Assembly and Test Technician

Salary to £ 40,560 per year (equivalent up to £20.00 per hour). Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑half. Permanent Position, Factory-based. Location: in the Cambourne - St. Neots area, Bedfordshire. 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 07:30 start with an early finish every Friday (12:00 midday). Rural / out‑of‑town location - own transport required.

A leading manufacturer of bespoke food processing systems is recruiting an Electrical Assembly and Test Technician.

You’ll be wiring complete machines, carrying out functional testing/I‑O checks, basic fault‑finding, and supporting electrical work across the factory.

Key duties

• Machine wiring (sensors, motors, actuators, interconnects)
• Read schematics/layout drawings/BOMs
• Functional testing + basic fault‑finding
• Assist with installs, upgrades and improvement projects

Essential

• Machine wiring/industrial electrical assembly background
• Confident reading drawings and fault diagnosis
• Experience with DOL and VFD systems
• Good teamwork and attention to quality/safety

Desirable

• 18th Edition
• PLC/HMI exposure
• Installation experience

Career Progression

Development routes available into Controls Engineering (PLC/HMI), Test & Validation, Electrical Design (EPLAN/BOMs/layouts) and Commissioning (UK & international).

Hours & Overtime:

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (early finish Friday). Overtime generally available and paid at 1.5x (Mon‑Fri and Saturday mornings).

Pay & Benefits:

• Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus scheme (company performance related)
• 20 days' holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26 with service)
• Pension, life assurance, company sick pay, workwear provided
• Subsidised vending, staff meals and company events

You must have current UK right to work to be considered.

HRGO is an equal opportunities employer

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