Electrical Fitter

Pure are delighted to be partnering with a leading supplier of bespoke machinery to the manufacturing industry both here in the UK and world-wide. They have experienced continued organic growth, and due this success and subsequent organic growth, they are now seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter on a permanent basis.
Your role would be to support the Manufacturing department, building special purpose assembly and test machines to a high standard. You will be well-versed in understanding general assembly, technically detailed, with an ability to read and follow Electrical schematic drawings. Being organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills, you will have advanced Electrical assembly skills.
 

• Other duties within this role will include;
• Building to a high standard within budget.
• Reporting to and supporting supervisors.
• Discussing any changes and design issues with Engineering.
• Powering on machines and supporting the software commissioning engineers.
• Maintaining a tidy working area

The ideal applicant will possess the following skills;

• Proven experience in Electrical fitting, having served an apprenticeship or trained under a recognised scheme in a related trade such as Electrician, Electrical Fitter, Panel Wirer, Electrical Improver etc.
• Competent in reading and working to electrical schematics with an understanding of PLC’s and associated electrical components i.e. Siemens, Bosch, Unico, Telemecanique, etc.
• Proficient in ‘the use of lifting equipment, slings, types of slinging and general crane safety.
• Good understanding of the machine tool build processes and the use of tools and equipment to build machinery from drawings and schematics.
• Competent in fault finding on a variety of electrical circuits and voltages ranging from 24VDC, 230VAC – 400VAC.
• Excellent understanding of the use of test equipment for the purposes of checking circuit integrity and safety.
• Be prepared to work within and adhere to the company quality systems codes of practice and work instructions.
• Process driven.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, with Project as an advantage.
• Automotive industry (Ford, JLR) experience would be an advantage.

This is a full time, permanent position working a 37.5hr working week, Monday to Friday with an early finish on Fridays. There will also be overtime opportunities. The position is paying a competitive salary and has an immediate start for the right applicant.
If this position is of interest, and you have the required skills, or at least close to it, then apply now!