Electrical Technician

Why should I apply?

GfA is the leading supplier of door drive and control equipment in the UK industrial door market. We have long-standing and trusted advisor relationships with our customers and over the last 11 years have grown our sales year on year and we're not done yet.

Job description

As our new electrical technician, you'll be part of a specialist electrical team that delivers a bespoke control panel design and manufacturing service which accommodates almost any specification to the high standards of quality we're known for.   

The job role requires an experienced individual to work both autonomously and as part of a team, involved in the following activities:

• Building control panels by understanding, interpreting and following electrical drawings and schematics produced by the design team
• Testing own work, diagnosing and addressing any faults and contributing to any adjustments/re-designs needed for bespoke work and prototype
• Producing other related products as needed to maintain stock or adapt current stock items
• Carrying out production work efficiently and within timescales required by customers

What we offer

This role entails working hours of 7.50am to 4.20pm, Monday to Friday. 

Our employment package is attractive and we have a wonderful team who provide a welcoming and supportive environment. We offer a structured induction programme and further training relevant to the job role, including a high standard of internal technical training and external programmes and courses.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday (in addition to statutory bank holidays)*
• Life assurance*
• Private medical cover*
• Employee assistance programme*
• Company sick pay scheme*
• Bonus related to our sales and a generous long service scheme*
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Funded social activites
• Free onsite parking

*after a successful probationary period

Person specification

Ideally with relevant apprenticeship/professional training, you will have:

• Proven experience in building and wiring control panels
• The ability to correctly understand, interpret and review electrical drawings and schematics
• Proficiency in checking over your own work and fault-finding, diagnosing, and improving problems
• A strong commitment to maintaining our reputation for complex bespoke work of the highest quality
• An efficient way of working to ensure a throughput of builds that meet agreed customer timescales

Please submit your CV and covering information, stating why you are suitable for the position, including your salary expectations. We'll respond to your application as soon as possible.

Competitive basic salary based on skills and experience.  

Many thanks for your interest in this opportunity!