Electrical Technician

Job Description Role: Mechanical TechnicianLocation: SouthamptonSalary: Up to 45,000 depending on experienceWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician to join a well established engineering company. This role would suit a hands on electrical engineer with strong fault finding capability across electrical and control systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including control circuits, PLCs, motors, and inverter drives, while working to high safety and quality standards.Responsibilities includeFault-find, maintain, and repair electrical and control circuitsDiagnose faults on PLC controlled systems, motors, and inverter drivesCarry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance activitiesRead and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawingsSupport installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipmentEnsure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company proceduresSkills and ExperienceProven experience as an Electrical Technician or similar roleStrong fault-finding skills on electrical and control circuitsExperience with PLCs, motors, and inverter drivesAbility to work from electrical drawings and schematicsGood understanding of electrical safety and industrial standardsNVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent18th Edition qualification or working towardsExperience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial environmentsWR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-22