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Junior Electrical Assembler Location: Crawley (on-site) Salary: £24,000–£27,000 (depending on experience) Type: Permanent, full-time Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Crawley, supplying high-quality electrical and control solutions to customers across multiple industries. They’re now looking to bring in a Junior Electrical Assembler to support the build and wiring of electrical panels and cable assemblies, with clear long-term progression routes for someone keen to develop. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with hands-on wiring experience (or a college/apprenticeship background) who enjoys practical work, can follow drawings accurately, and wants to grow into areas such as PLC control systems or electrical design. The Role As a Junior Electrical Assembler, you’ll be involved in the assembly and wiring of electrical control equipment in a structured workshop environment. Key responsibilities * Wiring electrical panels and control cabinets to specification * Building and terminating cable looms and harnesses * Reading and working from electrical drawings, wiring schematics and layout diagrams * Crimping, stripping, terminating and labelling cables to a high standard * Supporting with basic electrical/mechanical assembly where needed * Completing quality checks and ensuring builds meet internal standards * Keeping a tidy, safe workspace and following workshop procedures What our client is looking for Essential * Some practical experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, or loom building (industry, college, or apprenticeship) * Ability to follow wiring drawings/schematics with good attention to detail * Confident using hand tools and basic electrical assembly equipment * A positive attitude and willingness to learn Desirable (nice to have) * Experience with crimping standards, ferrules, and cable management * Familiarity with control panels, DIN rail components, relays, terminal blocks, etc. * Electrical qualification or training (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, apprenticeship, BTEC) Progression & Development Our client takes development seriously, and this role offers genuine progression for the right person, with opportunities to move into: * PLC and controls (build/test/support) * Commissioning or workshop test * Electrical design office support (drawings, documentation, control system layouts) What’s in it for you? * Competitive salary of £24k–£27,500 p.a * Structured training and development path * Stable, workshop-based role with varied builds * Clear progression into higher-skilled electrical/controls positions