Electrical Technician

Reference: CommissioningTech25_1749202887

Position: Electrical / Commissioning Technician

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 - Depending on experience

Location: Cambridge

Proactive are currently in search of multiple skilled Electrical Technicians to start work immediately for a client of ours in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity working for a world leading manufacturing company, offing ample opportunity for career progression and development.

The purpose of this role will be to ensure products meet the required safety and quality standards, technicians are responsible for assembling mechanical or electrical assemblies / Machines. This involves using various hand tools, manufacturing aids, systems, commissioning, and processes to adhere to the current production schedule.

Principal Responsibilities

  • To lead by example in ensuring at all times safe systems of work and thorough due process.
  • Read, comprehend, interpret, and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and electrical code specifications to assemble the equipment.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical assemblies and electrical circuits and electrical/mechanical assemblies.
  • To test and maintain products on behalf of R&D from time to time proving feedback to help develop and improve new and existing product range.
  • To install products on customer sites with Installation Teams from time to time, providing technical assistance to Customer Support Department
  • To become familiar with, uphold and adhere to, the Company and Parent Company processes, policies and procedures.
  • Commissioning of products to the required safety and quality standards, undertaking testing and adjustments and completing the signing off processes.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Level 3 Electrical Engineering, 18th Edition and ideally higher level Electrical Engineering plus the required technical knowledge and practical experience to support the qualification
  • Electrical commissioning experience
  • Experience working with PLC systems, preferably Beckhoff
  • Broad base of engineering skills, electrical, mechanical and electronic
  • Ideally qualified in low voltage applications including fault finding
  • Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on 07539 656 030 or [email protected]

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.

£38,000.00 - £42,000.00
Per annum
GBP38000 - GBP42000 per annum

Cambridge

Permanent

Added 06/06/2025
Reference: CommissioningTech25_1749202887

Electrical Technician

Cambridge
Permanent

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