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Electrical Technician: Huxley Bertram £13.00 to £23.50 per hour, nr Cambridge (ET021)

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Huxley Bertram Engineering: Electrical Technician £13.00 to £23.50 per hour, nr Cambridge (ET021)

enable engineering transformation at Huxley Bertram

Huxley Bertram Engineering Limited designs and builds bespoke machinery and automated equipment for clients operating in high technology and regulated sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, research, and nuclear.

We are seeking a capable and detail focused Electrical Technician to support the electrical build, testing, and installation of special purpose machinery. This role plays a key part in delivering high quality engineering solutions that meet both company standards and client requirements.

Why Huxley Bertram

Founded in 1979, Huxley Bertram has delivered over 1,000 engineered solutions worldwide. We combine innovation, practicality, and simplicity to solve complex engineering challenges.

We encourage collaborative working, professional autonomy, and continuous improvement. Our work is technically challenging and varied, offering opportunities to develop skills across electrical, mechanical, and control disciplines.

In 2024, the company transitioned to an Employee Benefit Trust, reflecting our long term commitment to our people, sustainability, and shared success.

What You'll Do

The Electrical Technician is responsible for the electrical build, testing, and commissioning of machinery, ensuring work is completed in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and applicable safety requirements.

The role involves close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, controls, and commissioning teams, as well as occasional travel to customer sites for installation and modification activities.

Key Responsibilities

Machinery Electrical Build

  • Carry out the electrical build of special purpose machinery in line with project documentation and schematics.
  • Install, wire, and test electrical components including control panels, field devices, and machine wiring.
  • Support electrical testing, fault finding, and commissioning activities.
  • Attend customer sites to support machine installation, commissioning, and modifications where required.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering and operations to support successful project delivery.
  • Communicate progress, issues, and technical information clearly to colleagues and line management.
  • Contribute positively to a professional, respectful, and inclusive working environment.

Flexibility and Continuous Improvement

  • Manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
  • Adapt to business and customer requirements as needed.
  • Support continuous improvement of electrical standards, processes, and ways of working.

Who You Are

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Good practical and technical aptitude in an engineering environment.
  • Good familiarisation with typical industrial machinery electrical components e.g. switchgear, servo drives & motors, PLC's, sensors etc.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A methodical and organised approach to work, with good attention to detail.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic IT literacy and confidence using standard business tools.
  • A positive, professional attitude and willingness to support colleagues.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, or completion of a recognised UK electrical apprenticeship.
  • Practical experience in electrically biased machinery build, including panel and field wiring.

Desirable:

  • Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in electrical installation or electrical maintenance (machinery).
  • Experience working on special purpose or bespoke machinery.
  • Practical working knowledge of the Machinery Directive.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Huxley Bertram offers a supportive, technically interesting environment where individuals are trusted to own their responsibilities. We are a stable business with a strong reputation and a global customer base, and we value professionalism, clarity, and collaboration.

Here's what you can expect:

  • Competitive Pay: £13.00-£23.50 per hour dependent on experience, plus overtime.
  • Flexible Working: 40 hour week, with flexibility on how these are structured.
  • Holidays: 33 days including Bank Holidays.
  • Benefits: Pension scheme, life insurance, critical illness insurance, and participation in the Employee Trust Shareholding Scheme.
  • Location: Waterbeach, near Cambridge, with convenient road and rail access.

Location:

Our main office and manufacturing facilities are located in Waterbeach, near Cambridge, UK, with convenient access to road and rail networks.

If you're looking for a focused, part-time role applying your import/export expertise in a high-quality engineering environment, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

REF: ET021

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