Electrical Wirer

SVC Technical; Braintree; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SVC Technical in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Wirer for our busy Essex workshop. This permanent, full-time role involves wiring, assembling, and testing electrical panels and equipment, following drawings and wiring diagrams to ensure safety and quality.

Candidates with hands-on wiring experience in refrigeration, HVAC, machinery, or industrial panels are encouraged; training is provided, overtime is available, and there is potential for site work.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical wiring or electrical assembly experience.
• Ability to read and follow electrical drawings, diagrams and build sheets.
• Careful with safety, quality, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical wiring and assembly on low-voltage panels and equipment.
• Build, wire, and test distribution boards and other assemblies.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Use hand tools, crimping tools, power tools, and test equipment to complete builds.
• Perform basic electrical testing and fault-finding.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Electrical assembly

Reading drawings/diagrams

Hand tools

Education

18th Edition (desirable)

Tools

Crimping tools

Electrical test equipment

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Wirer

Location: Braintree, Essex

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 Hours Per week + Available Overtime

Purpose of Role

We are looking for an Electrical Wirer to join a busy workshop-based manufacturing team. This role would suit someone with previous hands-on electrical wiring, assembly, or panel building experience. Candidates from similar wiring backgrounds, such as refrigeration, HVAC, machinery, control panels, electrical assembly, vehicle electrics, or industrial equipment, may be suitable as training can be provided. The role will involve wiring, assembling, and testing electrical panels and associated equipment, working from drawings and wiring diagrams to ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical wiring and assembly work on low-voltage panels and associated equipment.
• Build, wire, and test distribution boards, panel boards, and similar electrical assemblies.
• Read and work from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Cut, crimp, terminate, and connect cables using hand tools and crimping tools.
• Carry out basic electrical testing, including continuity, insulation resistance, and functional checks.
• Identify and resolve wiring or assembly issues during the build process.

Experience and Skills Required

Essential

• Previous hands-on electrical wiring or electrical assembly experience.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic electrical tools.
• Able to follow drawings, diagrams, instructions, or build sheets.

Desirable

• Experience wiring panels, control panels, refrigeration units, HVAC equipment, machinery, vehicles, industrial equipment, or similar.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, workshop, or production environment.
• Basic electrical testing or fault-finding experience.
• Knowledge of electrical components.
• 18th Edition or other electrical qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential.
• Computer literate.

Key Performance Indicators

• Produce accurate, high-quality wiring and assembly work.
• Keep rework and errors to a minimum through attention to detail.
• Meet agreed build schedules and production deadlines.
• Maintain safe working practices.
• Work well as part of the wider production team.

Working Conditions

• Workshop-based role with potential for occasional site work.
• Use of hand tools, crimping tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Full training can be provided on specific products and standards