Electrical Fitter / Panel Wirer

East Kilbride

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£37,500 per annum + Bonus (Circa £6k) + Overtime x 1.5 + Company share buy in scheme + Excellent benefits package
Monday - Friday, 39 hours, early Friday finish
East Kilbride

Are you an Electrical Fitter / Panel Wirer looking to join an industry leading manufacturer offering a company share buy in scheme that allows you to become a business shareholder with access to company dividends? Would you like to be able to earn fantastic money through the company's overtime scheme while being given excellent holiday entitlement?

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit an Electrician / Electrical Fitter looking to work within an excellent company that specialise in designing and manufacturing special purpose machinery and robotic systems.

You will need to be experienced in wiring electrical starter panels, assembling and fitting wiring harnesses, inspections and fault finding and the ability to read electrical drawings. The ideal candidate will come from a machinery building background and have a strong electrical background. If you have pneumatic, hydraulic or PLC experience that is advantageous however the business can provide extensive training within this.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the building and wiring of panels for special purpose machinery and robotic equipment, while being given the opportunity to install the machinery at clients' sites following specialist training if desired.

The business works with some of the most exciting automotive companies across the UK and worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrically minded individual to develop their career within an excellent business allowing you to become a business partner while also being given the opportunity to travel internationally.

For further details, please click apply and contact - Emily Venn - REF4746 - (phone number removed).

The Role:
*Building and wiring of panels / equipment
*Inspection and fault finding
*Liaising with department supervisor

The Candidate:
*Read European standard electrical drawings
*Electrical background
*Machinery building experience

elix sourcing solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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