Mechanical Labourer

First Achieve Engineering are working in partnership with a leading engineering and manufacturing company to recruit an experienced Electricians Mate / Mechanical Labourer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual with experience supporting electrical and mechanical installation work to join a well-established business delivering high-quality electrical distribution solutions.

The successful candidate will support the installation, assembly, refurbishment, and maintenance of electrical switchgear systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This role would suit someone with previous experience assisting electricians, working on switchgear equipment, busbar systems, coppering out, and insulation work within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Assist with the assembly and installation of electrical switchgear systems

• Support work on:

  • Mechanical switches

  • Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs)

  • Busbar systems

• Assist with coppering out on busbar systems to engineering drawings and specifications

• Carry out rubbering and insulation work as required

• Support refurbishment, modification, and maintenance of switchgear equipment

• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation

• Safely use hand and power tools

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures

• Maintain high housekeeping and quality standards

• Work closely with electricians, engineers, and site teams to achieve project deadlines

• Previous experience working as an Electricians Mate, Mechanical Labourer, Electrical Labourer, or similar role

• Experience within the switchgear, electrical manufacturing, or industrial engineering sector

• Experience working with:

  • Switchgear systems

  • Mechanical switches

  • ACBs

  • Busbar systems

  • Coppering out

  • Rubbering / insulation work

• Good practical and mechanical aptitude

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Good understanding of health & safety practices

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Salary up to 33,000 per annum

• 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday), offering a long weekend every week

• Opportunity to grow within one of Scotland's specialist switchgear manufacturers

Please note we are not offering sponsorship and are acting on behalf of our client.

For consideration, please apply today.