Job Overview

  • Posted on : 10/21/2024
  • Job Location : Edinburgh
  • Compensation : Highly competitive
  • Type : Permanent

Electrical Engineer

Our client is one of the UK's best known domestic goods providers with a fast-growing customer base.
Our client are looking to add an Electrical Engineer to their long-standing team - this is an excellent opportunity to join a company experiencing continued growth.

Duties include:

  • To build /assemble electrical MCC control panels/Switchgear
  • Point to Point wiring of the machine to the back panel
  • All aspects involved with the electrical content of a machine build including reading schematics, Drilling, Taping
  • etc, mounting peripheral equipment and other mechanical tasks associated with the role.
  • To understand the scope and requirements of the panel design from wiring diagrams provided
  • Modifying or manufacturing of electrical designs to suit projects
  • The ability to follow electrical schematic drawings, in a methodical manner.
  • Fault finding, diagnosis and rectification during machine assembly
  • Commissioning of drives, motors, vision systems and printers
  • PLC input and output testing
  • Final electrical testing of equipment before dispatch
  • Giving some service support if required
  • Work within a controlled environment and to deadlines provided by the management


Skills and Attributes:
  • A sound Electrical engineering background
  • Ability to interpret panel design from wiring diagrams
  • Knowledge of panel assembly/fabrication techniques
  • Experience of Electrical control panel or switch gear building
  • Experience in the machine building
  • Proficiency in the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment and electrical equipment
  • Minimum electrical engineering qualifications to City and Guilds or NVQ 3 standard
  • The ability to work with the minimum of supervision and to become integrated into a small team
  • The ability to be flexible in regard to overtime hours, and tasks undertaken


Offering a competitive package, company benefits and an excellent working environment - this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team.

Please forward your application in writing through our website.