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Electrical Engineer

Stallington
1 week ago
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Electrical Engineer

Stoke-on-Trent

£45,000 – £50,000 per annum + Benefits

Days – Monday to Friday (occasional travel)

We’re representing a leading mechatronic systems manufacturer supplying engineered automation and motion control solutions across advanced manufacturing sectors. As part of their continued growth, they’re seeking an Electrical Engineer to take a key role in the final stages of system assembly, testing, and commissioning.

This is a hands-on, practical position combining electrical build work with technical documentation and commissioning support. You’ll work closely with design, controls, and mechanical teams to ensure each system is delivered to specification, safely, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Electrical build, wiring, and integration of mechatronic and automation systems

  • Support functional testing, fault finding, and system commissioning

  • Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and technical drawings

  • Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards throughout all work

  • Collaborate with design and controls engineers to resolve technical issues

  • Prepare and maintain supporting documentation, test results, and build records

  • Provide occasional on-site commissioning or customer support as required

    Requirements

  • HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

  • Strong practical background in electrical assembly or panel wiring

  • Experience with automation, robotics, or motion control systems desirable

  • Confident reading schematics and working to technical documentation

  • Working knowledge of PLC or control interfaces advantageous

  • Quality-focused and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

    Benefit/Other

  • Holidays are 25 days plus bank holidays (set amount reserved for Christmas closure)

  • Pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Healthcare

  • Bonus scheme

  • Overtime and travel allowances for site work.

  • Ongoing training and professional development.

  • Opportunity to work on innovative and challenging projects

  • Onsite parking

    Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

    Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

    By applying through Green Folk Ltd, you consent to share your information with our client for recruitment purposes. We will handle your data with care, aligning with our privacy policy for recruitment-related activities. Please be informed that all final hiring decisions rests solely with our client. Should you have any inquiries, kindly direct them to Green Folk for a transparent and streamlined recruitment experience. Green Folk Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy

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