Electrical Fitter

📍 Washington, Tyne & Wear
💰 Competitive Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits
🕒 Full Time | Permanent

An established and growing electrical manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Fitter to join its production team in Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering environment working on bespoke low voltage (LV) switchgear and control panel solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors.

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for the assembly, wiring and pre-testing of bespoke LV switchgear and control panels. The role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail and the capability to work from engineering drawings and wiring schematics.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and build switchgear and control panels to engineering specifications
• Complete wiring, terminations and electrical connections to a high standard
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Maintain accurate build and test documentation

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation or similar
• Previous experience within electrical manufacturing, panel building or switchgear assembly
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Good understanding of electrical systems and components

Desirable

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Previous switchgear manufacturing experience
• ECS/CSCS card
• Experience with MCCs, busbar systems or package substations

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary - £16.20 to £18.00 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and one third 
• Private healthcare and health cash plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you’re an experienced Electrical Fitter looking to join a forward-thinking engineering business with long-term opportunities for development, we’d love to hear from you.