Electrical Technician

CV-Library
Meadowhall, South Yorkshire
12 months ago
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Job Title: Electrical Technician – Control Panels & Build
Location: Sheffield (with occasional UK travel to customer sites)
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Get Hands-On with High-Tech Automation

Do you enjoy building electrical panels, wiring machines, and solving technical challenges on the tools?

We’re hiring an Electrical Technician – Control Panels & Build to join a growing specialist engineering team in Sheffield, working on cutting-edge robotics and industrial automation systems.

You’ll be building control panels and electrical systems from schematics, supporting testing and commissioning, and playing a vital part in bringing bespoke, high-performance machines to life for use in sectors like aerospace, defence, and manufacturing.

What You’ll Be Doing:



Wiring and assembling electrical systems and control panels

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Building machines and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings

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Supporting testing, troubleshooting, and on-site installation

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Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams

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Working to high safety and build-quality standards

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Travelling to customer sites to assist with installs when required

You might currently be working as a:

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Panel Wirer

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Electrical Assembler

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Electrical Fitter

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Installation or Maintenance Electrician

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Automation Technician

If you're confident with wiring, keen to work in automation, and enjoy hands-on builds—this is a great next step.

What You’ll Need:

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Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, or HNC level ideal)

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Able to read and interpret electrical schematics

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Practical wiring or assembly experience in industrial settings

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Full UK driving licence

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British Citizenship (due to defence sector work)

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Willingness to travel and stay away on occasion

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Awareness of health & safety in electrical assembly environments

What’s On Offer:

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Competitive salary based on experience

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25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

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Company pension scheme

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Occupational sick pay

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Free on-site parking

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Flexible, supportive working environment

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Training and development in robotics and automation

If you’re hands-on, detail-focused, and want to be part of innovative automation projects, apply today.

Submit your CV for immediate consideration

Ref Electrical Technician – Control Panels & Build 44 Electrical Technician – Control Panels & Build

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