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Electrical Fitter / Wireman

Birmingham
1 week ago
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Position: Electrical Fitter / Wireman
Salary: £21.00ph - £23.00ph
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am - 17:00pm - 40+ hours per week

Proactive are currently recruiting for multiple experienced Electrical Fitters/Panel/Machine Wirers to begin work for a leading engineering company based in Birmingham.

A Controls Electrician / Fitter will be required to work within a small design and manufacturing team, with relevant qualifications and experience.

The correct candidate ideally should be multi skilled capable and adaptable, be self-organised and personable, with an eye for detail and good initiative.

Principle Duties include:

Control Panel Build and Machine Wiring - For bespoke niche special purpose machines. Inc. control panel & equipment build, cable installation & containment, wiring of motors, encoders, sensors etc, incorporating AC servo drives and inverter motor controllers.
Fitting / Assembly - Bench top quality control / laboratory equipment for the leather processing industry. Including completion of build records.
Calibration and Recalibration of OEM Products -
Assistance to Fitters - with mechanical machine builds as necessary.Experience and qualifications required:

Good standard of education
Apprentice trained (relevant subject) - such as NVQ Level 3 Electrical Craft Certificate / Electrotechnical Craft.
City & Guilds 16th / 17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Experienced with hand tools and power tools.
Working to CAD electrical drawings, following BOM's.
Adhering to strict quality standards.
IT competent (general use).
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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