Lead Electrical Technician

Description

We are seeking a skilled Lead Electrical Technician to join a specialist integration team in Motherwell. You'll play a crucial role in supervising hardware integration activities and supporting FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) readiness across a variety of advanced process control platforms.

This is a hands-on, technical leadership role, ideal for a proactive individual with a solid electrical background and strong understanding of control system hardware.

Location: Motherwell

Rate: £20.00 - £25.00 per hour PAYE only, plus holiday pay in addition.

Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Contract Duration: 6-12 months

Vetting: Employment referencing & drug screen

** Candidates must already hold the right to live & work in the UK at the time of application & for the duration of the contract.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership to a small team of 2-4 assembly technicians.

Power up hardware platforms to ensure FAT can begin on schedule.

Conduct electrical inspections and testing (including Earth Bond and Flash Testing).

Act as the Authorised Electrical Person-responsible for isolations, lockout/tagout, and reconnection.

Manage and maintain test racks, legacy test equipment, and calibration records.

Support FAT activities and help prepare systems for shipment post-testing.

Maintain defect log registers and resolve hardware-related issues.

Recommend improvements in quality and efficiency within the integration team.

Comply with all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Experience working with Control Panels and Process Control Systems (Honeywell DCS/Safety Systems preferred).

Knowledge of BS 7671 electrical standards and wiring regulations.

Competence in electrical testing procedures and using diagnostic tools.

Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

OPITO-approved BOSIET training (desirable).

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply NOW!

Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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