Electrical Machine Wirer

Walthamstow, Greater London · IR35 not stated · £30 – £40/hour · Contract · Posted 20 October 2026

Electrical Machine Wirer / Industrial Electrician – Contract Location: Walthamstow, East London Contract: 3–4 weeks initially Rate: £30–£40 per hour DOE (Umbrella PAYE) Start: ASAP We're looking for an experienced…

Pay rate £30 – £40/hour
Contract type Contract
Location Walthamstow, Greater London
Posted 20 October 2026

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Electrical Machine Wirer / Industrial Electrician – Contract

Location: Walthamstow, East London
Contract: 3–4 weeks initially
Rate: £30–£40 per hour DOE (Umbrella PAYE)
Start: ASAP

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Machine Wirer / Industrial Electrician to join an innovative automation and manufacturing business on a short-term contract.

You'll be working on the electrical build of advanced robotic manufacturing machinery, carrying out industrial wiring, control panel installation and electrical connections on automated equipment.

Key Responsibilities

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Wiring and terminating control panels, motors, drives and sensors.

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Installing 3-phase power and control cabling.

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Wiring industrial machinery, automation equipment and safety circuits.

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Working from electrical schematics and technical drawings.

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Carrying out point-to-point checks, continuity testing and fault finding.

What We're Looking For

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Proven experience in industrial electrical wiring or electrical machine building.

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Strong control panel wiring and field wiring experience.

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Confident working with 3-phase power, motors and drives.

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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics independently.

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Relevant electrical qualifications or time-served experience.

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Available immediately or at short notice.

Experience with PLC safety circuits, servo drives, VFDs or industrial automation systems would be advantageous.

This role is best suited to an experienced Machine Wireman, Electrical Fitter, Automation Electrician or Industrial Electrician with hands-on machinery experience.

If you're available for contract work and have the relevant experience, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity

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