Electrical Assembly & Test Technician
Hudson Shribman
Cambridge · posted 15 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 a year
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Category
Banking and Financial Services
Electrical Assembly & Test Technician Salary: c£32-36k + Bonus + Overtime +Benefits
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Location: Cambridgeshire Ref: ABJ6756
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation.
As an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician , you will be responsible for the electrical assembly, wiring and testing of industrial machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring machines are correctly wired, tested and ready for commissioning.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects supporting the build and testing of complex industrial machinery within a stable and supportive engineering environment.This is a hands-on role offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality machine build, electrical testing and continuous improvement.
Perm: Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators and interconnects
Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault-finding prior to commissioning
Assist in verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration
Read and interpret electrical schematics, layout drawings and structured BOMs
Support electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards and equipment upgrades
Assist with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas
Collaborate with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment and system integration activities
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
Ensure all electrical assembly and testing work is completed to a consistently high standard
Qualifications / Experience
Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring documentation
Practical experience with control devices, drives, sensors and motors, including DOL and VFD configurations
Confident identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and testing
Electrical installation experience within an industrial, commercial or domestic environment
Recognised electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition or equivalent
Exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture or drive commissioning tools
Background in food machinery, process equipment or OEM manufacturing environments
Salary & Benefits - £34,000 £36,000 per annum (316-18 / hr.) + bonus + Regular overtime available, paid at 1.5x rate20 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 26 days with service Pension scheme; Life assurance.
Working Hours 36 Hours - Early Friday finish ; 30-minute lunch break. xwzovoh
You will be working on complete machinery rather than repetitive electrical assembly, giving you the opportunity to develop your experience across wiring, testing, fault-finding, machine integration and eventually commissioning.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ6756 on T: / or send your CV to
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Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Location: Cambridgeshire Ref: ABJ6756
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Assembly & Test Technician to join a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation.
As an Electrical Assembly & Test Technician , you will be responsible for the electrical assembly, wiring and testing of industrial machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring machines are correctly wired, tested and ready for commissioning.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects supporting the build and testing of complex industrial machinery within a stable and supportive engineering environment.This is a hands-on role offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality machine build, electrical testing and continuous improvement.
Perm: Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Wire and connect complete electrical systems across machinery, including sensors, motors, actuators and interconnects
Carry out functional testing, I/O checks and basic electrical fault-finding prior to commissioning
Assist in verifying signal paths and validating safe operation before software upload or HMI integration
Read and interpret electrical schematics, layout drawings and structured BOMs
Support electrical installation tasks around the factory, including lighting circuits, distribution boards and equipment upgrades
Assist with new machinery installations and electrical improvement projects within production areas
Collaborate with other departments during machine build, including routing, alignment and system integration activities
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
Ensure all electrical assembly and testing work is completed to a consistently high standard
Qualifications / Experience
Solid background in machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring documentation
Practical experience with control devices, drives, sensors and motors, including DOL and VFD configurations
Confident identifying and resolving electrical faults during build and testing
Electrical installation experience within an industrial, commercial or domestic environment
Recognised electrical qualifications such as 18th Edition or equivalent
Exposure to automation systems, PLC/HMI architecture or drive commissioning tools
Background in food machinery, process equipment or OEM manufacturing environments
Salary & Benefits - £34,000 £36,000 per annum (316-18 / hr.) + bonus + Regular overtime available, paid at 1.5x rate20 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 26 days with service Pension scheme; Life assurance.
Working Hours 36 Hours - Early Friday finish ; 30-minute lunch break. xwzovoh
You will be working on complete machinery rather than repetitive electrical assembly, giving you the opportunity to develop your experience across wiring, testing, fault-finding, machine integration and eventually commissioning.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ6756 on T: / or send your CV to