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

• Build, wire and assemble electrical control panels and industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Carry out electrical installation, testing and inspection of manufactured equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and company quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers and production personnel to deliver projects on time.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Electrical Qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Previous experience as a Workshop Electrician within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in panel wiring, machine wiring or industrial electrical assembly.
• Strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with control panels, PLC wiring and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of three-phase systems, motors, inverters and control circuits.
• Electrical testing and inspection experience.
• Familiarity with machinery build and commissioning.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Modern workshop facilities.
• 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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