Industrial Electrician / Mechanical Fitter
Location: Exhall, Coventry, UK
Hours: 39 hours per week
Working Pattern:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
- Friday: 08:30 – 16:00 (early finish)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive rate of pay (depending on experience)
We are looking for a multi-skilled engineer with both electrical and mechanical experience to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for testing, fault-finding, assembling, and commissioning a wide range of industrial machines and equipment.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving across both electrical systems and mechanical components, and working with complete machines from setup through to final testing.
Key Responsibilities
The main duties of the role include:
- Checking, testing, and preparing industrial machinery including milling machines, lathes, saws, grinding machines and other equipment
- Fault finding, diagnostics, and repair across both electrical and mechanical systems
- Commissioning machinery to ensure safe and correct operation
- Working with 3-phase electrical systems
- Mechanical assembly, alignment, and setup of machinery
- Interpreting and working from electrical wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings
- Panel wiring including control circuits, relay logic, and machine wiring
- Supporting continuous improvement and workshop standards
- Ensuring all work complies with relevant safety regulations and company standards
Essential Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Proven experience in an industrial / engineering environment
- Strong electrical knowledge (including 3-phase systems)
- Solid mechanical fitting / assembly experience
- Ability to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
- Experience with fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems
- A hands-on, practical approach with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable / Future-Focused Skills (Not Essential)
The following skills are not essential but would be a major advantage:
- Experience working on machine tools or similar industrial equipment
- Experience using Electrical CAD software for schematics
- Knowledge of BS EN 60204-1:2018 (Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines)
- Awareness of EN ISO 13849-1 relating to machine safety control systems
Benefits
- Competitive rate of pay
- Early finish every Friday
- Pension scheme contribution
- Free onsite parking
- Holiday entitlement: 22 days plus Public/Bank Holidays
- Training provided and opportunities to upskill