Electrical Panel Fitter & Wireperson

HEMCO Power & Control Systems Limited; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HEMCO Power & Control Systems Limited is seeking an Electrical Panel Fitter & Wireperson for our Eastleigh workshop. You will design, build and wire control panels and interpret electrical drawings for diverse process control and manufacturing projects.

Key duties include layout, assembly, testing, and supervision of trainees, with emphasis on quality and compliance to BS7671 and ISO9001:2015 standards. On-site work in Eastleigh with small team support.

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic apprenticeship completed.
• NVQ level 2 or higher in a similar role preferred.
• Experience with control panels and wiring is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control Panel Layout & Assembly
• Control Panel Wiring
• Understanding electrical drawings, schematics and cable schedules
• Industrial engineering activities
• Soldering, crimping & ferruling
• Checking & testing of finished assemblies
• Stock handling and packing for dispatch
• Supervision and development of trainees/apprentices

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Concentration

Tolerance to deadlines

Manual dexterity

Education

Electrical / electronic apprenticeship

NVQ level 2 or above

Job description

We are looking for a qualified, experienced Electrical Panel Fitter & Wireperson to join our workshop team here at HEMCO Power & Control Systems Ltd. We are a small company based in Eastleigh, and we design and build electrical control systems for a wide variety of process control, machine and manufacturing applications for a diverse range of industry sectors. We specialise in all levels of design and manufacture, from simple panel building to complete integrated systems, whether from scratch, or according to customer designs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main duties and responsibilities in order of priority:

• Control Panel Layout & Assembly
• Control Panel Wiring
• Understanding electrical drawings, schematics and cable schedules
• Industrial Engineering activities
• Soldering, crimping & ferruling
• Checking & Testing of finished assemblies
• Checking-in deliveries and assisting in offloading components etc.
• Printing terminal and panel labels using company PC & associated software
• Trainee / apprentice supervision and development

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Ideally, candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Electrical / electronic apprenticeship
• NVQ level 2 or above attained in a similar role.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Experienced and competent in electrical control panel work to a high standard:

• To assist in design, undertake layouts of assemblies, products etc.
• Mechanical assembly of those products (drilling, tapping, fixing etc.)
• Wiring of those assemblies to the required levels of quality, as well as complying to British and International standards such as BSEN(phone number removed), BS7671 & other relevant standards.
• Understanding & interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and cable schedules
• Feedback information, ideas, corrections etc. to the engineering team
• Suitably pack and assist in preparing equipment for dispatch etc.
• Assisting in maintaining required levels of stock (Cable, terminals, consumables etc.)
• Attending site to undertake site surveys, installation, commissioning activities etc.
• Basic testing and fault finding.
• Following inhouse quality assurance procedures to ISO9001:2015

PARTICULAR APTITUDE / SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good attention to detail.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Capability of working to strict tolerances and deadlines.
• Manual dexterity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.