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Electrical Technician

About the Role

Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) is looking for an Electrical Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for complex system builds within our electrical team, ensuring all work is completed to the correct sequence and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assembly and wiring of control panels

  • Wiring of sub-assemblies (e.g. junction boxes, electronic control units)

  • Machine wiring of large equipment, working to engineering drawings

  • Assembly and wiring of small, accurate components

Important Information
Location: Headquarters, Soil Machine Dynamics, Davy Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ, Wallsend, England, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ
Date Posted: 9th October 2025
Closing Date: 31st January 2026
Industry: Manufacturing and Engineering
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Up to £40,376.00 Yearly

About the role

What We’re Looking For

  • HNC qualification or equivalent certified trade apprenticeship

  • Strong experience in panel wiring and machine wiring, working to electrical drawings

  • Proven experience in electrical assembly and sub-assembly requirements

  • Experience in stripping, crimping, and terminating cables

  • A health and safety-conscious mindset

  • Ability to work as part of a team and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Why Join SMD?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading global engineering company. If you have the technical skills, hands-on experience, and a passion for electrical assembly, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will need

Required criteria

  • HNC qualification or equivalent certified trade apprenticeship
  • Strong experience in panel wiring and machine wiring, working to electrical drawings
  • Proven experience in electrical assembly and sub-assembly requirements
  • Experience in stripping, crimping, and terminating cables

SMD

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.

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The power behind subsea pioneers.

We collaborate with future-thinking companies to draw knowledge, wealth and prosperity from underwater environments. Together, our teams invent and engineer the answers to the toughest challenges in under water industry and science. Allowing for safe and efficient operations, while harnessing the potential of the most challenging subsea locations on the planet.

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Our people.

We don’t refer to our own employees as staff or personnel. They are ‘Our people’. ‘Our engineers’. ‘Our team’. ‘Our talent.’ Without our talented people, we would never progress as a company. They embody our values, and they mean everything to us. Whether we are talking directly to them, or about them—the value, attitude and intelligence of our people should be clear.

Our benefits

At Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD), we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and professional growth. Our benefits include competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a company pension scheme to ensure financial security. We prioritize employee health with private medical insurance, wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Professional development is encouraged through training opportunities and career progression pathways. Additionally, we foster a positive work-life balance with flexible working options where possible. At SMD, we are committed to rewarding our team’s hard work and dedication with benefits that enhance both their personal and professional lives.

Health insurance

Vacation, Paid time off

Paid sick days

Retirement plan and/or pension

Office perks

Employee development programs

Gym membership or wellness programs

Casual dress

Free parking

Cycle to work

Free work laptop

Referral bonus

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Wellbeing Scheme

Shopping Cashback

Annual Rise

Employee Recognition Scheme

Hybrid Working

Annual performance review

Culture of recognition

On the job learning

Progression opportunities

Access to Health & Wellbeing app

Long service awards

Staff celebration events

Electrical Technician

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.