Electrical Assembly Technician
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Assembly Technician to join our Production team in Adlington.
This is a hands-on role responsible for the electrical assembly, testing, commissioning, and support of our industry-leading tray sealing machinery.
Working closely with Engineering and Production teams, you will ensure our equipment is built to the highest standards, tested rigorously, and delivered ready to perform in customer environments worldwide.
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🔧 Electrical Assembly Technician
📍 Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire UK | 🕒 Full-time (39 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
What You'll Be Doing
Electrical Assembly & Installation
Wire control panel backplates, doors, and associated equipment from electrical schematics and panel layouts
Carry out electro-mechanical installation of control cubicle and machine-mounted components
Terminate and secure external cabling within control panels and machine systems
Install PLC and HMI programs onto machinery and equipment
Testing & Quality Assurance
Ensure all electrical work meets the highest standards of quality and workmanship
Perform earth continuity, insulation, and pre-delivery testing
Support machine validation and sign-off processes prior to customer shipment
Commissioning & Customer Support
Support on-site machine commissioning activities where required
Provide remote and on-site support to assist with breakdowns and technical issues
Deliver operator and technical training at customer sites and within Proseal facilities
Participate in on-call and service support activities as part of the service rota
Health, Safety & Housekeeping
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Follow all electrical safety and company procedures
Support a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the business
Work flexibly when required, including occasional travel within the UK and overseas
Customer-facing engineering or service experience
About JBT Marel – Shape the Future of Food
Qualifications
- Essential
- Time-served Electrician with experience in industrial control system wiring and fault finding
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
- Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery
- Experience with servo drive systems and AC inverters
- Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Desirable
- Experience within the food processing or packaging industry
- Previous experience commissioning automated machinery
- Customer-facing engineering or service experience
- About JBT Marel – Shape the Future of Food
- JBT Marel is a leading global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries, with a presence in over 100 countries worldwide. We are growing both organically and through acquisition, and we are always looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us.
- Within JBT Marel, Proseal UK Ltd designs and manufactures high-quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry. With over 20 years of success, Proseal has become a recognised global leader, with manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia, and a strong international presence.
- Ready to Take the Next Step?
- If you're an experienced Electrical Assembly Technician looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply now and help build, test, and deliver the innovative technology that is shaping the future of food at JBT Marel.
About JBT Marel Corporation
Global food and beverage processing technology and equipment provider.
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