Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer
Reading £55,000–£62,000 10% Bonus Hybrid (post-probation)

Are you an Electrical Engineer with strong, practical knowledge of wiring standards and electrical compliance?

Join a business that's tripled in size in 7 years and isn't stopping. Work under a leader known for genuine energy and passion.

The Role

We need an Electrical Engineer to ensure wiring, terminations, and conductor selection meet the right standards across manufacturing.

Not your typical Electrical Engineer role. Less PCBAs and electronics. More about interpreting wiring standards and making compliance calls.

You'll be the go-to Electrical Engineer for:

• Conductor sizing & cable specs


• Splicing & termination rules


• Insulation & derating


• IEC / BS/EN / UL / NFPA standards

What You'll Bring

• Wire & cable specs — conductor material, AWG/mm², insulation, voltage & temp ratings


• Conductor types — Tri-Rated, THHN/THWN, IEC/UL recognised


• Sizing & ampacity — AWG vs mm², derating


• Splicing rules — compatibility, sizing, approved methods


• Terminations — crimps, ferrules, lugs, bolted joints, torque


• Earthing/grounding & electrical protection


• Reading schematics, wiring diagrams, terminal plans

Nice to have:

• Breaker/fuse & LV protection experience


• High-mix manufacturing background (switchgear, busway, panel build)

What You'll Do

As theElectrical Engineer, you'll:

• Approve wire/cable specs & conductor choices


• Review splicing & termination methods


• Guide teams on ampacity, derating & protection


• Check drawings/BOMs for complianceSupport NPI & design reviews


• Investigate electrical non-conformances

What's On Offer

• £55k–£62k 10% bonus


• Hybrid working (after probation)


• Real growth — tripled in 7 years


• Work with a passionate, driven leader

Why Join?

A rare Electrical Engineer role focused on standards and compliance not just electronics. Real technical ownership from day one.

Know your way around wiring regs and conductor standards? We want to hear from you.