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