Electrical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; West of England; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley are partnering with a client in the rolling stock industry to recruit an Electrical Wirer for a Bristol site. The role covers fault finding, wiring, installation and repairs on low‑voltage vehicle systems, guided by VMIs and drawings.

The successful candidate will work safely in a heavy maintenance environment and on safety-critical electrical assemblies. This is an 18-month contract with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Electrical Wirer or similar.
• Proven electrical fault-finding experience.
• Experience wiring, glanding, crimping, cable routing, identification and labelling of electrical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and VMIs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out wiring, installation and modification work on low-voltage electrical systems.
• Undertake electrical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Install, terminate and route cables.
• Complete cable glanding and crimping to engineering standards.
• Identify, label and verify electrical circuits and components.
• Assemble and wire control boxes and electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret VMIs and wiring diagrams.
• Carry out testing and verification activities as required.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Fault finding

Read drawings

Cable routing

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds electrical qualification

Tools

VMIs

Job description

Electrical Wirer

Bristol

Ford & Stanley are pleased to be working with our client within the rolling stock industry at their facility based in Bristol, supporting the recruitment of an Electrical Wirer.

Rate: £27.32 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Length: 18 Months

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30

Overtime: Available

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Electrical Wirers to support a major rolling stock maintenance programme in Bristol.

Working within a heavy maintenance environment, you will be responsible for fault finding, wiring modifications, installations and electrical repairs on low-voltage vehicle systems. You will work from engineering drawings and Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs) to complete electrical work safely and to the required quality standards.

This role would suit candidates with previous experience as an Electrical Wirer, Panel Wirer, Vehicle Electrician, Electrical Fitter or Rolling Stock Technician who are comfortable working on safety-critical equipment and electrical assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out wiring, installation and modification work on low-voltage electrical systems.
• Undertake electrical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Install, terminate and route cables.
• Complete cable glanding and crimping activities to engineering standards.
• Identify, label and verify electrical circuits and components.
• Assemble and wire control boxes and electrical equipment.
• Work on systems including:
  • Control boxes
  • Heating systems
  • Brake control equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics and VMIs.
• Carry out testing and verification activities as required.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with quality and safety procedures.
• Support heavy maintenance and refurbishment activities across rolling stock vehicles.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience as an Electrical Wirer, Panel Wirer, Electrical Fitter or similar.
• Proven electrical fault-finding experience.
• Experience carrying out:
  • Wiring
  • Glanding
  • Crimping
  • Cable routing
  • Identification and labelling of electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience working from Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs) or similar technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to work safely and accurately in a production or maintenance environment.

Desirable

• Rolling stock or rail industry experience.
• Experience working on vehicle electrical systems.
• Background in panel wiring or electrical assembly.
• Knowledge of brake control systems and electrical heating systems.
• NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, City & Guilds or equivalent electrical qualification.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term rolling stock programme, working on the maintenance and modification of rail vehicles. The role offers a consistent Monday to Friday shift pattern, regular overtime opportunities and the chance to work within a highly skilled