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11 months ago
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Job Title: Electrical TechnicianDescription:

We are hiring for our client, a top company in the engineering and manufacturing sector, seeking an experienced Electrical Technician. This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional with a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience, particularly in loom maintenance and connector servicing in highly corrosive environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, knowledge of electrical loom/harness building, and experience in fitting electrical hardware.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Competitive Salary and Benefits: Inclusive of Private Medical Insurance, Health Cashback Plan, and more
  2. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with a total of 35 days holiday including public/bank/closure holidays
  3. Professional Growth: Join a leading company with opportunities for continuous learning and development

The Role:

  • Maintain and service electrical looms and connectors in highly corrosive environments
  • Build electrical looms/harnesses with various connectors and terminations
  • Route and fit cables to appropriate hardware standards
  • Fit electrical hardware and troubleshoot electrical systems
  • Use diagnostic tools such as digital multimeters, CT clamps, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers to fault find and diagnose issues

The Person:

  • Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience as an Electrical Technician
  • Experience in loom maintenance and connector servicing
  • Proficiency in building electrical looms and fitting electrical hardware
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with experience in using diagnostic tools
  • Experience in large operations in the fields of automotive, maritime, or aerospace
  • Excellent communication and teamworking skills

The Rewards:

  • Competitive salary
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Health Cashback Plan
  • Stakeholder Pension
  • Sponsored Translink annual travel card loan scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Electric Vehicle scheme
  • Perks discount card
  • Death-in-service cover
  • Employer Assistance Programme
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • 22 days holiday plus 13 public/bank/closure holidays (pro-rata)
  • Accumulate up to 5 service-related holidays over the first five years of employment
  • Regular social events (staff and family)

Next Steps:

For further information, and to apply for this Electrical Technician position, please contact Dominic Heron. Visit our website for a full list of engineering and manufacturing opportunities.

Expert, confidential specialist recruitment consultancy advice. Salary is negotiable based on your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten short listing criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

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