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Job Detail

Posted:

26-Oct-2026

Job ID:

10448

Job Role:

Electrical Assembler

Role Type:

Permanent

Location:

Ashbourne

Salary:

£30,000 - £33,000 per Year

Sector:

Technical and Engineering

Electrical Assembler

Electrical Engineering Technician

Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £33,000
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

About the Role

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician looking for your next opportunity within a growing manufacturing business?

We are recruiting for an Electrical Engineering Technician to join a leading engineering company in Ashbourne, specialising in innovative material handling solutions. Working as part of the Engineering team, you will play an important role in the assembly, testing and commissioning of electrical systems used in electric tugs, ensuring products meet the required quality, safety and operational standards.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone with practical electrical assembly experience, strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

About the Company

Our client is a recognised leader in material handling technology, developing electric tugs and automation solutions for businesses across a range of industries. With a focus on innovation, productivity and workplace safety, they supply products to leading industrial brands worldwide and continue to invest in their technology and people.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble and wire electrical systems for electric tugs, including wiring looms, switches, relays, motors and control panels.

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and harness diagrams to support accurate assembly.

  • Test and commission electrical systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

  • Install software and configure machine parameters.

  • Carry out fault-finding and troubleshooting on production units, identifying and resolving electrical issues.

  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and reports.

  • Work closely with production and engineering colleagues to ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

  • Follow relevant health and safety procedures and support quality control processes throughout production.

About You

The successful candidate will have practical experience in electrical assembly and wiring, with the confidence to work independently while contributing to a wider engineering team.

You will ideally have:

  • Previous experience in electrical assembly, wiring looms and crimping.

  • A good understanding of low-voltage DC electrical systems.

  • The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and harness drawings.

  • Experience in electrical testing, commissioning and fault-finding.

  • Experience installing software and configuring machine parameters.

  • An understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control and health and safety requirements.

  • A hands-on approach, strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer?

  • Salary of up to £33,000, depending on experience.

  • The opportunity to join an established, internationally recognised engineering business.

  • A collaborative working environment within a specialist Engineering team.

  • Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing company.

  • The chance to contribute directly to the production of innovative material handling equipment.

If you have experience in electrical engineering, assembly or testing and are looking for a new opportunity in Ashbourne, we would love to hear from you.

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