Electrical Workshop Technician
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16 to £17 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Retford, DN10 6ET |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Electrical Workshop Technician
Location: Flexible / Remote
Rate: £16 - £17 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Workshop Technician to join a busy and expanding workshop team supporting major events and infrastructure projects across the UK.
You will help prepare, inspect and maintain large volumes of electrical cables and equipment before they are dispatched to customer sites and events. With over 40,000 cables in circulation, this is a hands-on role offering a great opportunity to develop your electrical experience within a specialist environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Inspecting electrical cables for damage and wear
* Carrying out electrical testing
* Replacing cable ends and carrying out minor repairs
* Repackaging and preparing cables for dispatch
* Manual handling of cables and equipment
* Maintaining workshop standards and safe working practices
* Supporting the wider workshop team with daily operational activities
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within an electrical or engineering environment.
- Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase harmonised cable colours.
- Experience carrying out electrical testing, cable assembly, or similar workshop-based electrical work.
- Recently qualified electrical apprentices, electrical improvers, and junior electrical technicians are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates looking to develop and expand their practical, hands-on experience within the electrical industry.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy workshop environment.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new skills.
Important Information
* Workshop-based role
* Rural location with limited public transport access
* Own vehicle and driving licence essential
* No site cards required
* Overtime opportunities available
* Immediate starts available for the right candidates
You can look forward to the following benefits:
* 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
* Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
* Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
* Weekly pay
Interested? Apply today to join a growing team and develop your electrical skills within a busy and rewarding workshop environment.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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