Location: Haverhill (CB9)

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 8.30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility is required in line with business demand)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience

Job Reference: 36142

Polytec are looking for a Lead Electrical Technician to join our Haverhill based client. The successful candidate will support the assembly and testing of high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) battery systems and supervise a small team of Technicians. All work must be carried out in line with strict electrical and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test battery systems, including functional, safety, performance and endurance testing

• Operate specialised equipment such as welders, cyclers, BMS diagnostic tools, insulation resistance testers, hipot testers, DMMs and data logging systems

• Follow HV/LV safety protocols, including lock-out/tag-out procedures

• Record and analyse test data, reporting deviations and supporting root-cause investigations

• Support engineering teams with manufacturing processes, test planning and validation activities

• Maintain calibration and maintenance records for equipment

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and testing

Requirements

• Hands-on experience as an Electrical Technician including work with high voltage systems

• Manufacturing or production experience in an electrical or electronics environment

• Strong understanding of HV and LV electrical principles and diagnostics

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation

• Proficiency with electrical test equipment

• HV certification or relevant industry training

Desirable

• Experience testing or validating battery systems or energy storage solutions

• Knowledge of safety standards relating to HV battery systems

• Experience with battery systems, power electronics or EV components

• Electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, or equivalent)

• Background in automotive, aerospace, battery manufacturing or other high-tech industries

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!