Contract Electrician - Industrial Automation
About This Position
We are looking for an experienced Contract Electrician to support a live industrial automation project. This is a hands‑on role focused on industrial electrical installation, panel building, controls wiring and testing within a machinery environment.
The contract is expected to run through to 24th December 2026, offering a solid block of work for an electrician with a strong industrial background who can hit the ground running.
Contract: Now until 24th December 2026
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am-6pm
Job Responsibilities
- Build, wire and terminate control panels and industrial field devices, including motors, drives, sensors, actuators and emergency stops.
- Install and terminate three-phase power and control cabling in line with electrical schematics and specifications.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics and panel layouts to complete wiring accurately.
- Carry out point‑to‑point checks, continuity testing and electrical fault‑finding to ensure systems are wired correctly.
- Update as‑built drawings and support the integration of electrical and control systems within automated machinery.
Experience Required
- Time‑served or qualified electrician with a strong background in industrial electrical installation.
- Confident working with three‑phase power supplies, industrial motors and associated electrical circuits.
- Previous experience in control panel building, machine wiring and field installation within an industrial automation or machinery environment.
- Able to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings and panel layouts independently.
- Available to start at short notice and commit to the full contract duration.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with industrial communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT.
- Familiarity with servo drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), safety relays and safety PLC circuits.
- Experience integrating sensors, pneumatic systems and actuators.
- Understanding of machinery safety systems, including light curtains, guarding, safe torque off and safety‑rated emergency stops
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