Workshop Electrician
Engineering & Manufacturing
Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Days only - Monday to Thursday
Salary: £41,600 to £47,840 dependant on experience
Overtime paid after 39 hours at time and a half
Join Our Team
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Electrician to join our growing engineering and manufacturing team based in Dewsbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician who enjoys working in a workshop environment, building, wiring, testing and commissioning electrical systems and control panels for industrial equipment and machinery.
The Role
As a Workshop Electrician, you will be responsible for the assembly, wiring, testing and fault finding of electrical systems and equipment to a high standard. Working closely with our engineering and production teams, you will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
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Build, wire and assemble electrical control panels and industrial equipment.
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Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
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Carry out electrical installation, testing and inspection of manufactured equipment.
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Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
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Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and company quality standards.
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Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers and production personnel to deliver projects on time.
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Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.
Essential Requirements
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Recognised Electrical Qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
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Previous experience as a Workshop Electrician within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
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Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
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Experience in panel wiring, machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
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Strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills
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Experience with control panels, PLC wiring and industrial automation.
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Knowledge of three-phase systems, motors, inverters and control circuits.
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Electrical testing and inspection experience.
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Familiarity with machinery build and commissioning.
What We Offer
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Permanent, full-time employment.
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Competitive salary based on experience.
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
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Company pension scheme.
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Private healthcare.
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Death in Service benefit.
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Modern workshop facilities.
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A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Workshop Electrician with a background in engineering or manufacturing and are looking to join a successful and growing business in Dewsbury, we'd like to hear from you.
Please send us your CV together with a brief summary of your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you.
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