Electrical Assembly and Test Technician


Company:	HR GO Recruitment
Salary:	£32,448 to £40,560 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St. Neots, SG19 3AH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Electrical Assembly and Test Technician

Salary to £

40,560 per year (equivalent up to

£20.00 per hour)

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

Permanent Position, Factory-based

Location: in the Cambourne - St. Neots area, Bedfordshire

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

07:30 start with an

early finish every Friday (12:00 midday)

Rural / out-of-town location - own transport required

A leading manufacturer of bespoke food processing systems is recruiting an Electrical Assembly and Test Technician.

You'll be wiring complete machines, carrying out functional testing/I-O checks, basic fault-finding, and supporting electrical work across the factory.

Key duties

Machine wiring (sensors, motors, actuators, interconnects)

Read schematics/layout drawings/BOMs

Functional testing + basic fault-finding

Assist with installs, upgrades and improvement projects

Essential

Machine wiring/industrial electrical assembly background

Confident reading drawings and fault diagnosis

Experience with DOL and VFD systems

Good teamwork and attention to quality/safety

Desirable

18th Edition

PLC/HMI exposure

Installation experience

Career Progression

Development routes available into Controls Engineering (PLC/HMI), Test & Validation, Electrical Design (EPLAN/BOMs/layouts) and Commissioning (UK & international).

Hours & Overtime:

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (early finish Friday)

Overtime generally available and paid at 1.5x (Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings)

Pay & Benefits:

Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Annual bonus scheme (company performance related)

20 days' holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26 with service)

Pension, life assurance, company sick pay, workwear provided

Subsidised vending, staff meals and company events

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.

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