Electrical Wiring Technician – Control Panels & Special Machinery

About the role

A specialist engineering manufacturer of bespoke and special‑purpose machinery is seeking an experienced Electrical Wiring Technician to join their workshop build team in Bishop's Stortford.

Key responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical control panels from drawings and schematics.
• Perform machine wiring and electrical assembly for special‑purpose machinery.
• Carry out cable routing, loom making, glanding, labeling, terminating and crimping.
• Conduct continuity and insulation testing and carry out basic fault‑finding during builds.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and adhere to health & safety processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience wiring control panels in an industrial machinery environment.
• Confident reading of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail with neat wiring, cable management and quality finishes.
• Electrical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds 18 Edition) or equivalent time‑served experience.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site work, including re‑assembly of systems at client locations.

Required skills

• Control panel wiring
• Electrical schematics interpretation
• Cable routing and loom making
• Glanding, labeling, terminating and crimping
• Continuity testing
• Insulation testing
• Basic fault‑finding
• NVQ/City & Guilds 18 Edition electrical qualification
• PLC panel and instrumentation experience (desirable)

What we offer

• Very competitive salary (DOE)
• Permanent, full‑time contract (Monday‑Friday)
• Free on‑site car parking
• Easy access from the M11 and Stansted Airport junction