Electrical Fitter

Location: Cheltenham
Hours: 40 hours per week – Day shift
Pay: £17.50 per hour + Overtime

We are seeking an Electrical Fitter with strong practical electrical skills and experience working on automated machinery. The role involves wiring, installing, commissioning, and maintaining automation systems, ensuring high-quality electrical integration and reliability.

• Wire and connect control panels, motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs, and SCADA systems.

• Route, terminate and label cables to a professional standard.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and industry standards.

• Perform electrical commissioning of automated systems.

• Carry out functional testing, fault-finding, diagnostics, and system sign-off.

• Support integration work with control systems and robotics teams.

• Conduct planned electrical maintenance and respond to breakdowns.

• Diagnose electrical issues and implement corrective actions quickly and effectively.

• Complete electrical installation reports, wiring diagrams, and checklists.

• Work collaboratively with design, controls, robotics, and customer support teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Follow strict electrical safety, health, and quality procedures.

• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to ongoing improvements in site safety.

• Qualified electrician, electrical fitter, or multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical hands-on experience.

• Competent reading electrical schematics (motors, PLCs, sensors, control panels).

• Experience wiring and integrating electrical and instrumentation systems.

• Detail-oriented, methodical, and committed to high-quality workmanship.

• Good communicator and team player.

• Flexible and adaptable to workshop and customer-site environments.

• Experience with automation, packaging machinery, conveyors, robotics, or factory control systems.

• Competitive hourly rate.

• Work on cutting-edge automation and control projects.

• Training in robotics, vision systems, and advanced electrical technologies.

• Supportive, innovation-led working environment.

Please submit:

• Your CV

• A covering letter outlining your electrical fitting experience

• Any relevant certifications or previous automation work

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