Electrical Technician - 12 month FTC
CV-LibraryPeterborough, CambridgeshirecontractPosted: 6 May 2026
Apply NowAM Global are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Technician to join our client based in Peterborough on a 12 month fixed term contract.
What you'll be doing:
* Fabrication, installation, and documentation of electrical systems
* Working with single-phase, three-phase, low-voltage and extra low voltage electrical circuits
* Preparation and termination of electrical circuits
* Reading and interpreting technical drawings
* Troubleshooting electrical instrumentation and mechanical equipment and presenting technical solutions to address these issues
* Configuration of instrumentation
* Testing electrical systems incorporating PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and relays
* Commissioning of special build equipment, electrically and mechanically
* Maintaining the quality of all products, performing incoming and outgoing quality control tests, inspections, and repair of all plant and field equipment
* Electrical inspection and testing (EIC, EICR and PAT)
What we are looking for:
City and Guilds Level 3 in electrical installations or equivalent (mandatory)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Experience in industrial electrical works
Experience wiring and fault finding PLC controlled equipment
Desirable:
City and Guilds 2391 – Electrical testing and inspection
Passport to Safety or equivalent
Personal Attributes:
Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Keen eye for detail and technical accuracy
What's on offer from day one:
Health & Welfare:
Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
Private Healthcare - currently BUPA, with an option to add your family members
Dental Plan providing cover or monetary cash back on appointments and treatments
Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay of 13 weeks full pay from Day 1
Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay of 2 weeks full pay from Day 1
Adoption Leave of 13 weeks full pay for Parental, and 2 weeks full Co-parental pay from day 1 of employment
Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs such as considering options of remote work, flexible work hours, adjusted schedules, and paid or unpaid leave
A Lifestyle Account where we put in £60 to start you off, then match you £ for £ on every activity you buy up to £360 Discounted Gym Memberships
All employees receive one day of paid volunteering leave per year
Monetary Benefits:
Leading pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month, doubling your own contribution of 5% Option to buy shares at preferential rates
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
The Bigger Picture - protecting you and your loved ones in the longer term
Industry leading Life Insurance providing you 10 x your salary as a benefit paid to your nominated person(s)
Income Protection that covers you for 5 years at up to 60% of your salary, with 2 x your salary as a lump sum should you be unable to return to work
What you'll be doing:
* Fabrication, installation, and documentation of electrical systems
* Working with single-phase, three-phase, low-voltage and extra low voltage electrical circuits
* Preparation and termination of electrical circuits
* Reading and interpreting technical drawings
* Troubleshooting electrical instrumentation and mechanical equipment and presenting technical solutions to address these issues
* Configuration of instrumentation
* Testing electrical systems incorporating PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and relays
* Commissioning of special build equipment, electrically and mechanically
* Maintaining the quality of all products, performing incoming and outgoing quality control tests, inspections, and repair of all plant and field equipment
* Electrical inspection and testing (EIC, EICR and PAT)
What we are looking for:
City and Guilds Level 3 in electrical installations or equivalent (mandatory)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Experience in industrial electrical works
Experience wiring and fault finding PLC controlled equipment
Desirable:
City and Guilds 2391 – Electrical testing and inspection
Passport to Safety or equivalent
Personal Attributes:
Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Keen eye for detail and technical accuracy
What's on offer from day one:
Health & Welfare:
Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
Private Healthcare - currently BUPA, with an option to add your family members
Dental Plan providing cover or monetary cash back on appointments and treatments
Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay of 13 weeks full pay from Day 1
Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay of 2 weeks full pay from Day 1
Adoption Leave of 13 weeks full pay for Parental, and 2 weeks full Co-parental pay from day 1 of employment
Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs such as considering options of remote work, flexible work hours, adjusted schedules, and paid or unpaid leave
A Lifestyle Account where we put in £60 to start you off, then match you £ for £ on every activity you buy up to £360 Discounted Gym Memberships
All employees receive one day of paid volunteering leave per year
Monetary Benefits:
Leading pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month, doubling your own contribution of 5% Option to buy shares at preferential rates
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
The Bigger Picture - protecting you and your loved ones in the longer term
Industry leading Life Insurance providing you 10 x your salary as a benefit paid to your nominated person(s)
Income Protection that covers you for 5 years at up to 60% of your salary, with 2 x your salary as a lump sum should you be unable to return to work