Electrical Test and Assembly Technician
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,448 to £40,560 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 1.5x Overtime Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2025 |
| Location: | St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, SG19 3AH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FJ-c3pen_1758780002 |
Summary
Electrical Test and Assembly Technician
- Full-Time, Permanent
- Location: Cambourne - Huntingdon area
- Salary: Up to £40,560 PA (£20.00 p/hr) + Overtime to £30.00 p/hr (1.5x)
- Hours: 39 p/week, Monday to Friday, Start at 7.30 AM, Mid-day finish on Fridays
Global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke processing systems, is seeking a capable and versatile Electrical Test and Assembly Technician & to join their skilled electrical team.
This hands-on role involves machine wiring, testing, and supporting the build of complex industrial machinery. Ideal for someone with a solid electrical background and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Key Duties:
- Electrical wiring of machinery (sensors, motors, actuators)
- Functional testing, fault-finding, and I/O checks
- Reading schematics and BOMs
- Supporting factory installs and improvement projects
You'll Need:
- Experience in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly
- Ability to read electrical drawings
- Practical experience with a range of control devices, drives, sensors, and motors (including DOL and VFD configurations)
- Fault-finding and testing skills
Bonus Skills:
- 18th Edition or similar qualifications
- PLC/HMI exposure
- Installation experience (industrial/commercial/domestic)
- Background in process machinery or OEM manufacturing
Development & Career Progression Opportunities:
This Electrical Test and Assembly Technician role offers pathways toward:
- Controls Engineer (PLC/HMI development, system integration)
- Test & Validation Technician (QA testing and diagnostics)
- Electrical Design Technician (via EPLAN, BOMs, and system layouts)
- Commissioning Engineer (machine validation, customer site testing, UK and international)
Perks:
- Annual bonus, pension, life assurance
- 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 with service)
- Subsidised snacks, staff meals, social events
- Career paths into Controls, Commissioning, Design & QA
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 39 hrs/week. Early finish Fridays. Paid overtime available.
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer