Electrical Technician

Salary/Rate:£33k - 40k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Chester
County:Cheshire
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:AL66
Post Date:March 4, 2026
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About the Role

Electrical Technician
Chester
£33,000 – £40,000 (dependent on experience)

 

Aspion Search is partnering with a long-established engineering manufacturer who are looking for an Electrical Technician to join their team.

The company has built a strong reputation for its supportive working culture, technical capability, and excellent staff retention. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, well invested business offering long term career progression and development.

 

The Business:

• Market leader with a strong engineering heritage and supportive culture
• The business is in a growth phase with clear routes into senior technical or leadership roles
• Long standing company with a strong product range and continued investment
• Excellent long-term stability and career progression opportunities
• Ongoing investment in engineering capability and product development
• Opportunities to progress into senior technical roles

 

The Role of the Electrical Technician

This is a Multi Skilled position with a strong Electrical focus, supporting the assembly, testing and technical support of specialist lifting equipment.

The Electrical Technician will be involved in both hands-on workshop work and technical support, with approximately 75% bench-based work and 25% desk-based duties.

 

Responsibilities of the Electrical Technician

• Assembling and building hoists and lifting equipment
• Working from wiring diagrams including single and 3 phase systems
• Panel wiring and machine wiring
• Fault finding and repair of electro mechanical equipment
• Testing and inspecting equipment before dispatch
• Supporting customers with technical enquiries and product support
• Assisting with troubleshooting, repairs and product checks
• Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider manufacturing team

The role also includes occasional technical support and customer interaction, assisting with enquiries, orders and after sales support relating to lifting equipment products.

 

Requirements of the Electrical Technician

• Time served Electrical Fitter preferred with HNC qualification or certified trade apprenticeship
• Strong electrical background with mechanical capability
• Experience building hoists or lifting equipment preferred
• Experience in panel wiring and machine wiring
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Proven fault finding and repair experience on electro mechanical equipment
• Experience working with single and 3 phase systems
• Background within cranes or lifting equipment industry (desired)
• Customer service or technical support experience (desired)

 

Benefits of the Electrical Technician

  • 4% pension contributions
  • Enhanced sick pay scheme
  • Paid time off for health appointment
  • Annual medical screenings
  • Flexibility in working hours on request
  • Service anniversary recognition from Year 1
  • 39 hour working week with shorter Fridays
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays per year
  • Christmas and New Year shutdown

 

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact:

Adele Lewis

Mobile: 07537163611
Office: 0151 209 2050
Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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