Electrical / Test Technician (Contract → Potential Permanent) – Renewables – Maidenhead - £30-£40ph outside IR35
1 day ago
Maidenhead
Electrical / Test Technician (Contract → Potential Permanent) – Renewables – Maidenhead - £30-£40ph outside IR35 Location: Maidenhead, UK Working Pattern: On-site 3–5 days per week (some flexibility) Contract Rate: £30–£40 per hour (outside IR35) – rolling contract Contract Type: Contract initially, with potential to transition to permanent Start: ASAP / Flexible Overview: We are supporting a technology-led organisation based in Maidenhead that is expanding its test and validation capability. They are looking for a hands-on Electrical or Test Technician to support the build, implementation and ongoing development of electrical test rigs, with optional involvement in test execution and experimental work. This is a highly practical role, suited to someone who enjoys working in a lab or workshop environment, building hardware, supporting engineers and contributing directly to development and research activities. Key Responsibilities: • Build, assemble and modify electrical and electro-mechanical test rigs, • Support engineers with test setup, instrumentation and rig improvements, • Assist with running tests where required (not essential, but highly desirable), • Fault-finding and troubleshooting of electrical systems and test setups, • Support R&D and experimental work, feeding back practical findings, • Maintain a safe, organised and effective lab / test environment Required Background: • Electrical background (any industry considered – R&D, automotive, aerospace, energy, industrial, lab-based environments, etc.), • Strong hands-on experience working with electrical systems, wiring, components or test equipment, • Comfortable building physical rigs and working from schematics or instructions, • Mid to senior-level experience preferred, • Research, lab or experimental background is a strong advantage Nice to Have: • Experience running or supporting electrical tests, • Exposure to R&D or prototype environments, • Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors or data acquisition systems Location & Working Pattern: • Based in Maidenhead, • On-site 3–5 days per week (no remote work for the core role), • Some flexibility around scheduling Contract & Pay: • £30–£40 per hour, • Initially a contract role, with potential to move into a permanent position, • Permanent salary (if applicable) will be determined based on the individual Why Apply? • Hands-on, technical role with real influence on testing and development, • Opportunity to work closely with engineers and R&D teams, • Potential long-term progression into a permanent role If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email