Electrical Fitter
CV-LibraryWashington, SunderlandpermanentPosted: 19 May 2026
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💰 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
💰 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