Electrical Wiring Technician

Back to Job Search

Electrical Wiring Technician

  • Location: Swavesey
  • Salary: Negotiable per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Contact: Josh Kerley
  • Contact Email: jkerley@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Client: Caterpillar
  • Expiry Date: 15 August 2021
  • Job Ref: BBBH40341JK_1627033527

Electrical Wiring Technician

Role Summary:

This role is based within our production environment at our UK site in Swavesey. The technician will work on all aspects of system looming, panel wiring and electrical assembly/sub assembly. The individual will be working to design schematics, layouts and be able to handle tight deadlines. In a few circumstances, the individual may be required to go on-site at customer locations to assist with servicing or installation of systems.

Objectives and Responsibilities:

  • Specialist electrical wiring and assembly.
  • Able to wire to electrical schematics (knowledge/use of E Plan is essential).
  • Use of SAP would be advantageous.
  • General electro-mechanical build and assembly.
  • Liaising closely with the Production Lead and the engineering team to ensure that the products are shipped on time and built to the technical brief.
  • Pro-active in supporting/developing new systems introduced onto the shopfloor.
  • Creation and custodian of documentation in supporting standardised wiring of machines.
  • Actively reporting issues and help in problem solving.
  • Maintain the production area and equipment to ensure a safe, clean and organised environment.

Primary Task List

~%Time

Identify and assemble components to control panels. Wiring systems using E Plan drawings. Fabrications and fittings interconnecting cables

85%

Various documentation tasks, problem solving, reporting.

10%

Secondary Task List

Supporting electrical work of systems on customer sites (e.g. servicing, installation, upgrades) - if and when required.

Up to 5%

Qualifications and Experience:

  • City & Guilds, BTEC in electrical/electro-mechanical engineering level 3 or above, or equivalent qualification/experience
  • Good electrical/electro-mechanical assembly background
  • Possession of 17th edition wiring regulations certificate is an advantage
  • PAT testing or electrical safety experience & qualifications is an advantage
  • Understanding of electrical schematic engineering drawings and principles
  • Computer literate


Essential Skills:

  • Good electro-mechanical assembly background, with practical and technical skills.
  • Understanding of electrical drawings and principles, able to use e-plan and to keep up to date with current electrical regulations.
  • Knowledge of common modern system architecture including safety and plc.
  • Ability to work methodically and precisely.
  • Ability to manage a varied workload in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to deliver work under time constraints
  • Work well as part of a team.
  • Have initiative and be able to take responsibility.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Undertake overtime demands when required.

Working Conditions / Environment:

  • The role will be based within our production area. Must be capable of being on feet for 8 hours a day.
  • You will adopt the working practices of a company-wide quality system.
  • Standard day shift role.
  • Some travel and flexibility may be required.