Job summary

Electrical Schematics, PLC's, Electrical Assembly, Electrical Testing, Electrical circuits

Key skills required for this role

Electrical Schematics, PLC's, Electrical Assembly, Electrical Testing, Electrical circuits

Important

Electrical Schematics, PLC's, Electrical Assembly, Electrical Testing, Electrical circuits

Job description

About

Our client has been operating in the UK since 1975, and since then has become a leading supplier of bespoke test and assembly machines to predominantly the automotive manufacturing industry both here in the UK and world-wide.

Job Opportunities

Due to their success and subsequent organic growth, they now have several exciting and challenging engineering roles that they need to fill. These are an opportunity for committed ambitious engineers to join a market leading company pushing the boundaries of Powertrain design and application for a greener, brighter future.

To reflect your skills and what you can bring to the business we offer a market leading remuneration package and an employee centric flexible working environment.

The Future

Our clients brand is recognised globally for ultimate reliability and quality. Through leadership in process development, they have successfully transferred their 55-year history and experience from internal combustion engines over to electrical vehicle propulsion technology, making them a leading supplier of test and assembly equipment to all sectors.

Contract Electrical Fitter

Job purpose:

We are looking for a Electrical Fitter to support the Manufacturing department building special purpose assembly and test machines. An excellent Electrical Fitter is well-versed in Understanding general assembly, technical detailed and electrical schematic drawings. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced electrical assembly skills are very useful for the role. The main purpose of this role is to Build machines to a high standard.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Building to a high standard within budget.
• Reporting to and supporting supervisors.
• Discussing any changes and design issues with Engineering.
• Powering on machines and supporting the software commissioning engineers.
• Maintaining a tidy working area

For success in this role, you will need the following skills:

• Proven experience in electrical fitting and must have served an apprenticeship or trained under a recognises scheme in a related trade, such as electrician, electrical fitter, panel, wirer or electrical improver.
• Competent in reading and working to electrical schematics with an understanding of PLC's and associated electrical components i.e. Siemens, Bosch, Unico, Telemecanique, etc.
• Proficient in 'the use of lifting equipment, slings, types of slinging and general crane safety.
• Good understanding of the machine tool build processes and the use of tools and equipment to build machinery from drawings and schematics.
• Competent in fault finding on a variety of electrical circuits and voltages ranging from 24VDC, 230VAC - 400VAC.
• Excellent understanding of the use of test equipment for the purposes of checking circuit integrity and safety.
• Be prepared to work within and adhere to the company quality systems codes of practice and work instructions.
• Process driven.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• A self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, with Project as an advantage.
• Automotive industry (Ford, JLR) experience would be an advantage.