Busbar Fabrication & Assembly

Actemium UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Company share scheme

Death-in-service cover

Annual bonus

Generous pension contributions

Training, mentoring and progression

Job summary

Twyver, part of Actemium within the VINCI Energies group, is seeking a Busbar Fabricator in Gloucester. Join a team delivering switchgear and power distribution solutions with a strong safety culture and opportunities for development.

Responsibilities include fabricating and assembling busbars from drawings, operating fabrication tools, and collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality, compliant assemblies.

Qualifications

• Experience in busbar fabrication, panel building or similar electrical assembly.
• Ability to read technical drawings and layout diagrams.
• Familiarity with workshop tools and machinery and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure safe, reliable assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, bend, punch and assemble busbars for low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
• Interpret engineering drawings to produce precise assemblies.
• Operate fabrication machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Form busbars to exact dimensions and tolerances.
• Attach insulation, fixings and supports meeting safety standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers, panel builders and quality teams.
• Support quality checks, inspections and commissioning where required.
• Maintain health and safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Busbar fabrication

Panel building

Reading technical drawings

Electrical safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Apprenticeship or qualification in electrical engineering/fabrication

Tools

Cutting tools

Punching machines

Bending equipment

Drilling tools

Tapping tools

Job description

Busbar Fabricator – Power Distribution & Switchgear Engineering

Join Twyver (Actemium) – Part of VINCI Energies

Gloucester
Full‑time | 37.5 hours per week
Competitive Salary + Share Scheme + Pension + Benefits

Help shape the future of sustainable power distribution and industrial engineering with Twyver. We are a respected provider of modern switchgear and electrical distribution solutions, and we’re looking for a skilled Busbar Fabricator to join our growing team.

If you’re detail‑driven, take pride in high‑quality workmanship, and want to be part of an inclusive, forward‑thinking engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities – Busbar Fabrication & Assembly

• Measure, cut, bend, punch and assemble busbars for low‑and‑medium‑voltage switchgear.

• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions to produce accurate, high‑quality assemblies.

• Operate fabrication machinery (cutters, punches, benders) and hand tools, ensuring safe and efficient working practices.

• Form busbars to precise dimensions, tolerances and technical specifications.

• Install insulation, fixings and supports to meet all electrical and mechanical safety standards.

• Collaborate closely with design engineers, panel builders and quality teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Support quality checks, compliance activities and assist with inspection, testing and commissioning where required.

• Maintain excellent health & safety and environmental practices throughout all work.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in busbar fabrication, panel building or similar industrial electrical assembly.

• Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and layout diagrams.

• Skilled in workshop tools and machinery: cutting, punching, bending, drilling, tapping and general assembly.

• Understanding of electrical safety, insulation methods and busbar system requirements.

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing safe, reliable and high‑quality work.

• Good communicator and team player, able to collaborate effectively and follow structured processes.

Desirable Skills – Switchgear & Electrical Fabrication

• Apprenticeship or recognised qualification in electrical engineering, fabrication or a related discipline.

• Knowledge of current industry standards for switchgear, busbar systems and power distribution panels.

• Experience supporting continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, generous pension contributions and perks service.

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Company share scheme (qualifying periods apply)

  • Death‑in‑service cover

• Structured development pathways with training, mentoring and progression opportunities.

• A friendly, diverse and inclusive team environment where your skills and ideas truly matter.

About Twyver (VINCI Energies)

Twyver has a strong reputation for engineering excellence, delivering innovative switchgear, power distribution and automation solutions for industrial, commercial and utilities clients across the UK. As part of Actemium and the VINCI Energies Group, we combine the stability of a global group with the agility of a specialist engineering business.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.