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Electrical Technician Jobs in Somerset

​Electrical Technician

An Electrical Technician in the engineering sector is vital in installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. The role of an Electrical Technician entails precise work requiring a detail-oriented mindset and a solid understanding of electrical codes and safety procedures.

To become an Electrical Technician, candidates should have strong analytical skills, adeptness in problem-solving, and the ability to read complex schematics. A qualification such as an NVQ or City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent apprenticeship, is typically required.

Companies seeking to employ an Electrical Technician often look for candidates with previous experience in hands-on electrical work within the engineering environment, with a proven track record in diagnosing and fixing electrical issues.

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​Somerset

Somerset has a population of around 550,000 people. It shares borders with three other counties, which are Gloucestershire, Devon and Wiltshire.

Somerset is a county situated in South West England and is known for farming, cheese making and cider making. Somerset also has a beautiful coastline with some lovely beaches, which have been awarded blue flag status. Somerset is home to a number of historic attractions such as the Norman Church at Glastonbury, or the abbey ruins at Wells Cathedral. There are also beautiful gardens and parks like Stourhead on the Somerset border with Wiltshire, which has glorious views over the surrounding countryside.

There are over 2,000 engineering companies in Somerset and they employ up to 35,000 people including direct employees and sub-contractors. The local economy is extremely diverse with a wide variety of businesses operating within the sector.

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